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LIBRARY  OF  THE  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 
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OFFICE  OF   DEVOTION, 


Citurgs, 

FOR  THE  USE  OP  SUNDAY  SCHpOLS; 

COMPILED   BY   THE    RT.  REV.  JOHN   HENRY  HOBART,  D.D., 
Bishop  of  the  Prot.  Epis.  Church  in  the  State  of  New-York. 

With  Prayers  for  flie  Opening  and  Close  of  Meetings 

OF 

SUiSTDAY  SCHOOL  TEACHERS ; 

BY   THE    RT.    REV.    B.    T.   ONDERDONK,    D.D., 
Bi3hop  of  thq  Prot.  Epis.  Cbnreh  in  the  State  of  New-York. 

SECOND  EDITION: 

TO    WHICH     ARE     APPENDED 

COllECTS  FROM  THE  BOOK  OF  COMMON  PRAYER, 

PROPER  TO  BE  USED  WITH  THE  SUNDAY 
SCHOOL  SERVICES. 


NEW-YORK: 

GENERAL    PROTESTANT    EPISCOPAL 

SUNDAY    SCHOOL 

UNION. 


The  following  Liturgy  has  been  compiled  by  the  Bishop  of  the  Protesta) 
Episcopal  Church  in  New-York,  and  has  his  sanction  for  use  in  that  state.  Bi 
every  Bishop  has  authority,  under  the  canon  providing  for  forms  of  prayer  f< 
extraordinary  occasions,  to  prescnbe  a  Liturgy  for  the  Sunday  Scho<^  of  h 
own  diocese. 

It  was  thought  expedient  to  incorporate  in  this  Liturgy  the  Prayers  in  these- 
eral  Ofiices  of  Devotion  now  in  use  in  the  Sunday  Schools  of  the  Protestai 
Episcopal  Church,  leaving  the  use  of  them  to  the  discretion  of  every  Ministj 
or  Superintendent.  And  it  is  understood  that  he  haa  the  same  discretion  as  i 
the  omission  of  the  responsive  parts  of  the  service  when  circumstances  rend< 
it  expedient. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1846 
by  John  W.  Mitchell,  (as  Treasurer  of  the  General  Pre 
testant  Episcopal  Sunday  School  Union,)  in  the  Office  o: 
the  Clerk  of  the  United  States  District  Court  for  the  South 
ern  District  of  New  York. 


STEREOTyPED   BY   C.  DAVISON  &  CO., 
No.  33  Gold  Btreet,  New-York.  ' 


OFFICE  OF  DEVOTION 


OPENING      OF      THE      SCHOOL. 


Tht   Minister^  Superintendent^  or  some  other  person^ 
shall  say^  all  standing^ 

Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy 
youth.     Eccles.  xii.  1. 

Worship  the  Lord  thy  Grod,  and  serve  him  alone. 
Matt.  iv.  10. 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  as  to  give  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  should  have  everlasting  life.  John 
iii.  16. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Fathej,  and  will  say 
unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven  and 
before  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son.     Luke  xv.  18,  19. 

THE    EXHORTATION. 

Dearly  beloved  children,  you  have  assembled  and 
met  together  to  receive  instruction,  in  order  that 


I 


4  A.  LITURGY   FOR 

you  may  acquire  that  religious  knowledge  which  will 
make  you  wise  unto  salvation.  You  ought  to  come 
with  humble  and  serious  hearts,  in  the  fear  of  God, 
and  in  humble  dependence  on  his  grace.  Remem- 
ber that  his  all-seeing  eye  is  upon  you,  and  that  all 
your  thoughts  and  actions  are  known  to  him.  It  is, 
therefore,  your  duty  to  look  up  to  him  for  the  as- 
sistance of  his  Holy  Spirit,  that  you  may  worship 
him  with  reverence,  truly  confess  your  sins  to  him, 
and  implore  his  pardon,  through  the  mediation  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour;  devoutly  kneeling,  and 
saying : 

CONFESSION. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father :  We  have 
erred  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We 
have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of 
our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy  holy 
laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things  which  we 
ought  to  have  done  ;  And  we  have  done  those  things 
which  we  ought  not  to  have  done :  And  there  is  no 
health  in  us.  But  thou  0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  0  God, 
who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who 
are  penitent ;  According  to  thy  promises  declared 
unto  mankind,'  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And 
grant,  0  most  merciful  Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That 
we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober 
life ;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy  name.     Amen, 

Grant  to  us.  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  pardon  and 
peace,  that  we  may  be  cleansed  from  all  our  sins,  and 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  5 

serve  thee  with-  a  quiet  mind,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Tlie  Minister  or  leader  of  the  devotions  shall  then  say, 
the  children  repeating  after  him  : 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 
name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

Then  shall  he  said: 
Min.  0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips : 
Chil.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Then  shall  he  said.,  all  standing.,  alternately  hy  the 
Minister  or  leader  and  children^  the  folloiving 

PSALM. 

1.  Blessed  is  the  man  thatfeareth  the  Lord;  that 
delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 

2.  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies;  and 
seek  him  with  their  whole  heart. 

3.  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright, 
for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

,4.  As  for  the  transgressors^  they  shall  perish  together, 
and  the  end  of  the  ungodly  isj  they  shall  he  rooted  out 
at  the  last. 

5.  0  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  ma 


O  A   LITURGY   FOR 

6.  Thou  hioioest  my  down-sitting^  and  mine  up-ris- 
ing;  thou  under standest  my  thoughts  afar  off. 

7.  Tliou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 
and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

8.  For  there  is  not  a  icord  in  my  tongue^  hut  lo  !  C 
Lord  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

9.  Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart :  try  me 
and  know  my  thoughts. 

10.  And  see  if  there  he  any  wicked  way  in  me^  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting.- 

11.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

12.  As  it  was  in  the  heginning^  is  now.^  and  ever  shall 
he  J  world  tvithout  end.     Amen. 

Then  shall  he  read,  the  children  heing  seated.,  a  short 
lesson  from  the  Old  or  New  Testament ;  after  which^ 
all  standing  up.,  the  Creed  shall  he  said  hy  the  Min- 
ister or  leader.,  the  children  repeating  after  him : 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth :  and  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son 
our  Lord  ;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ;  he  descend- 
ed into  hell ;  the  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ; 
he  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ;  from  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead.  I  be- 
lieve in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  Holy  Catholic  Churck; 
the  Communion  of  Saints  ;  the  Forgiveness  of  sins; 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  7 

the  Resurrection  of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlast- 
ing.    Amen. 

Min.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Chil.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  shall  be  said  the  following  prayers^  all 
kneeling : 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

Min.   0  Lord  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 

Chil.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Min.   0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us  ; 
\Mk   Chil.  And  take  not  thy  holy  Spirit  from  us. 

Min.  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom 
Cometh  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down  upon 
us  the  healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace.  Bless,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  the  means  which  are  used  to  bring 
up  these  children  in  thy  fear  and  service.  May  they 
from  the  heart  believe  in  thee,  the  Lord  their  God, 
and  worship  and  serve  thee,  God  the  Father,  who 
hath  made  them  and  all  the  world ;  God  the  Son, 
who  hath  redeemed  them  and  all  mankind ;  God  the 
Holy  Ghost,  who  sanctifieth  them  and  all  the  people 
of  God.  Grant  them  the  continual  aids  of  thy  grace, 
that  they  may  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works, 
the  pomps  and  vanities  of  this  wicked  world,  and  all 
the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh,  and  may  keep  thy  holy 
will  and  commandments  all  the  days  of  their  life. 
Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author  and 
giver  of  all  good  things,  graft  in  their  hearts  the  love 
of  thy  name  ;  increase  in  them  true  religion ;  nour- 
ish them  with  all  goodness  ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy 


8  A   LITURGY   FOR 

keep  them  in  the  same,  that  so  they  may  in  the  end 
obtain  everlasting  liffe,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     A7nen. 

0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity 
•cleanse  and  defend  thy  church,  and  because  it  can- 
not continue- in  safety  without  thy  succour,  preserve 
it  evermore  by  thy  help  and  goodness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  to  all  bishops  and  other  ministers 
the  healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace,  that  they  may,  both 
by  their  "life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and 
lively  word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy 
sacraments,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

Direct  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy 
most  gracious  favor  ;  and  further  us  with  thy  contin- 
ual help,  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  name,  and 
finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Or  these : 

Almighty  and  everliving  God,  who  hast  built  thy 
Church  upon  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and 
Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  cor- 
ner-stone ;  grant  that,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  all  Christians  may  be  so  joined  together  in 
unity  of  Spirit,  and  in  the  bond  of  peace,  that  they 
may  be  a  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee.      Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  to  all  bishops  and  other  ministers, 
the  healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace,  that  they  may,  both 
by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  ^ 

lively  word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy 
sacraments.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  be  dedicated 
to  thee  in  baptism,  may  be  sanctified  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  delivered  from  thy  wrath  and  eternal  death, 
and  received  as  living  members  of  Christ's  Church, 
and  may  ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful 
children.  •  Amen. 

(jrrant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  renew  and 
ratify  their  baptismal  vows  and  promises  in  the  ordi- 
nance of  confirmation,  may  be  defended  by  thy  heav- 
enly grace,  and  continue  thine  for  ever,  daily  in- 
creasing in  thy  Holy  Spirits  more  and  more,  until 
they  come  unto  thy  everlasting  kingdom.      Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  receive  the 
blessed  sacrament  of  thfe  body  and  blood  of  Christ, 
may  come  to  that  holy  ordinance  with  penitence, 
faith,  and  charity  ;  and  being  filled  with  thy  grace 
and  heavenly  benediction,  may,  to  their  great  and 
endless  comfort,  obtain  remission  of  their  sins,  and 
all  other  benefits  of  his  passion.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  draw  near  to 
thee  in  thy  holy  temple,  to  hear  thy  sacred  word,  to 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  the  benefits  which  they  have 
reeeived  at  thy  hands,  to  set  forth  thy  most  worthy 
praise,  to  confess  their  sins  unto  thee,  and  to  ask 
such  things  as  are  requisite  and  necessary  as  well  for 
the  body  as  for  the  soul,  may  be  enabled  to  come 
with  such  steadiness  of  faith,  with  such  holy  purposes, 
and  with  such  seriousness,  afi'ection,  and  devotion, 


10  A   LITURGY   FOR 

that  their  bounden  duty  and  service  may  be  accepta- 
ble iu  thy  sight.     Amen. 

And  grant,  0  Lord,  to  all  thy  people,  th^t-heavcn- 
ly  grace,  and  especially  to  these  children,  here  assem- 
bled in  thy  name  and  presence.  Bless,  we  humbly 
.  beseech  thee,  the  means  which  are  used,  to  train 
them  up  in  thy  fear  and  service.  May  they,  from 
the  heart,  believe  ia  thee,  the  Lord  their  God ;  and 
worship  and  serve  thee,  their  Creator,  Redeemer,  and 
Sanctifier.  Grant  them  the  continual  aids  of  thy 
grace,  that  they  may  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  the  pomps  and  vanities  of  this  wicked  world. 
and  all  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh,  and  keep  thy 
holy  will  and  commandments,  and  walk  in  the  same, 
all  the  days  of  their  life.  Graft  in  their  hearts  the 
love  of  thy'  name  ;  increase  in  them  true  religion  ; 
nourish  them  with  all  goodness ;  and  by  thy  great 
mercy,  keep  them  in  the  same,  that  so,  in  the  end, 
they  may  obtain  everlasting  life.     Amen. 

We  ask  for  all  these  mercies  in  the  name  and  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and 
glory,  world  without  end.     Amen: 

Or  these. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  forasmuch  as  with- 
out thee,  we  are  not  able  to  please  thee,  grant  us 
the  aid  of  thy  heavenly  grace,  in  the  important  du- 
ties in  which  we  are  now  to  be  engaged.  Look  gra- 
ciously and  favourably.  0  merciful  Father,  upon  the 
members  of  this  school.      Let  thy  good  Spirit  assist 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  11 

their  instructors  to  form  in  their  minds  the  princi- 
ples of  religion  and  virtue,  to  teach  them  to  remem- 
ber thee,  their  Creator,  in  the  days  of  their  youth,  and 
to  train  them  up  in  thy  fear  and  service.  May  they 
from  the  heart  believe  in  thee,  the  Lord  their  God  ; 
and  worship  and  serve  thee  their  Creator,  Redeem- 
er, and  Sanctifier.  Bless  them,  0  Lord,  in  their 
studies.  Give  them  quickness  to  comprehend,  and 
memory  to  retain,  the  instructions  which  they  may 
here  receive.  Make  them  dutiful  and  obedient  to 
their  teachers,  humble  and  reverent  to  their  superi- 
ors. Deliver  them  from  sloth,  idleness  and  evil  com- 
pany, from  all  danger  both  of  soul  or  body,  and  help 
them  daily  as  they  grow  in  stature,  like  their  Divine 
Lord,  to  grow  also  in  wisdom,  and  in  favour  with  God 
and  man.  Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Ainen. 

O  Lord,  From  whom  cometh  every  good  and  per- 
fect gift,  make  such  as  are  teachers  of  these  scholars 
sensible  of  the  great  charge  which  is  committed  to 
their  trust.  Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly 
gifts,  and  dispose  them  to  rejoice  and  labour  with  per- 
severance in  this  opportunity  of  training  up  the 
young  in  the  way  they  should  go,  that  when  they  are 
old  they  may  not  depart  from  it.  Be  with  these 
children,  0  Lord,  in  all  places  and  upon  all  occa- 
sions. Direct  and  guide  them,  sanctify  and  preserve  ^ 
them,  keep  them  from  profaning  this  sacred  day,  which  , 
thou  hast  set  apart  for  thy  more  immediate  worship 
and  service.     Grant  them  the  continual  aids  of  thy 


12  A   LITURGY   FOR 

grace,  that  they  may  renounce  the  devil  an.d  all  his 
works,  the  pomps  and  vanities  of  this  wicked  world, 
and  all  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh,  and  obedi- 
ently keeping  thy  holy  will  and  commandments,  and 
walking  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  their  lives,  may 
be  instruments  of  thy  glory,  by  doing  good  in  their 
generation.  Graft  in  their  hearts  the  love  of  thy 
name  ;  increase  in  them  true  religion  ;  nourish  them 
with  all  goodness,  and  by  thy  great  mercy  keep  them 
in  the  same,  that  so  when  they  have  served  thee  faith- 
fully in  this  world  they  may  hereafter  be  made  par- 
takef  s  of  everlasting  happiness  in  that  which  is  to 
come,  through  the  merits  and  for  the  sake  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour,  to  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

Or  these : 

0  Lord,  our  most  merciful  Redeemer,  who  didst 
take  up  little  children  in  thy  arms  and  bless  them ; 
look  down  graciously  on  us,  and  bless  us  also.  We 
confess  that  we  are  miserable  sinners — we  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thee  like  lost  sheep.  But,  0  Lord, 
have  mercy  on  us,  turnus  and  so  shall  we  be  turned, 
and  wash  away  all  our  guilt  in  the  blood  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  only  Mediator  and  advocate.     Amen. 

Father  of  mercies,  who  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes 
and  sucklings  hast  ordained  praise,  fill  our  hearts,  we 
beseech  thee,  with  love,  and  our  lips  with  thanks- 
giving. To  thy  goodness  wo  owe  every  blessing  we 
enjoy ;  thou  art  succouring  us  by  day  and  by  night, 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  13 

and  giving  us  food,  and  heaUh,  and  raiment ;  we  bless 
tliee  for  these  thy  mercies  towards  us,  but  above  all, 
we  bless  thee  for  the  redeeming  love  of  Christ,  for 
all  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory. 
*  Accept  these  our  praises  through  thy  beloved  Son,  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  God,  the  Creator  and  preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men. 
Bless  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and  all 
other  magistrates.  Let  thy  blessing  descend  also 
upon  all  bishops  and  other  clergy,  and  may  thy  king- 
dom be  established  in  the  hearts  of  all  people.  Look 
down  in  mercy  on  our  relations  and  friends,  and 
teach  them  to  value  thy  favour  above  life  itself  Final- 
ly, we  beseech  thee  to  bless  us,  even  us  also  ;  help  us 
to  improve  the  hours  we  spend  in  this  place;  make 
ns  obedient  to  our  teachers,  and  affectionate  to  our 
companions, 

Especially  bless  us  on  this  holy  day ;  may  thy 
presence  accompany  us  to  thy  house  of  prayer,  en- 
abling us  to  worship  thee  in  a  spiritual  manner,  and 
preventing  us  from  being  drowsy  or  forgetful  hear- 
ers of  thy  word. 

Open  our  understandings  to  understand  the  holy 
scriptures.  Endue  our  souls  with  every  holy  dispo- 
sition, and  preserve  us  from  the  corruption-s  and  evils 
which  are  in  the  world ;  we  ask  every  blessing  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour.     Amen, 


14  A   LITURGY   FOR 

Then  shall  the  Minister  or  leader  conclude  with  this 
prayer : 
Unto  thy  gracious  mercy  and  protection,  0  God, 
we  commit  ourselves  and  all  our  friends,  relatives, 
and  brethren.  0  Lord,  bless  and  keep  us.  0  Lord, 
make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gracious  unto 
us.  0  Lord,  lift  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance 
upon  us,  and  grant  us  peace  now  and  for  evermore. 
Amen 

Or: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  - 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 


OFFICE  OF  DEVOTION 

AT    THE    CLOSING    OF     THE     SCHOOL. 

Minister  or  leader.  The  Lord  be  with  yau. 
Children.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister,  Let  us  pray. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  that  thy 
blessing  may  accompany  the  instruction  which  these 
children  have  this  day  received,  and  that  it  may,  by 
thy  grace,  be  so  grafted  in  their  hearts,  as  to  bring 
forth  in  them  the  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the  honour 
and  praise  of  thy  name  and  the  salvation  of  their 
own  souls.    Amen, 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  15 

And  as  thou  hast  promised  to  hear  the  petitions  of 
those  who  ask  in  thy  Son's  name,  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears  unto  our  prayers  and 
supplications  ;  and  grant  that  those  things  which  we 
have  faithfully  asked,  according  to  thy  will,  may  ef- 
fectually be  obtained  ;  to  the  relief  of  our  necessity, 
and  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  in  whose  perfect  form  of  words  we 
sum  up  these  our  petitions  : 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  hallowed  be  thj 
name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

Or  this : 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee  to  look  in  mercy  upon  all  the  members 
of  this  school.  Grant  that  thy  blessing  may  accom- 
pany the  instruction  which  these  children  have  this 
day  received,  and  that  it  may  by  thy  grace  be  so  graft- 
ed in  their  hearts  as  to  bring  forth  in  them  the  fruit 
of  good  living,  to  the  honour  and  praise  of  thy  name, 
and  the  salvation  of  their  own  souls.     Teach  them, 


16  A    LITURGY    FOR 

.A^lmighty  God,  to  believe  in  thee,  and  to  love  thee 
with  all  their  heart,  to  worship  thee,  and  to  give  thee 
thanks,  to  honor  thy  holy  name  and  word,  and  to 
serve  thee  truly  all  the  days  of  their  lives.  Bestow 
thy  blessing  upon  their  instructors,  and  enable  them 
so  to  discharge  their  duties  as  may  advance  the  best 
interests  of  those  committed  to  their  care,  and  with 
a  single  eye  to  thy  glory.  Show  thy  mercy,  0  God, 
to  the  whole  world.  Let  all  who  have  received  the 
gospel  of  thy  Son,  live  as  becomes  it,  and  extend  its 
light  and  its  blessings  to  those  who  are  sitting  in 
darkness.  Prosper  every  effort  which  is  made  to 
promote  its  knowledge  and  its  influence,  till  all  thy 
dispersed  children,  being  brought  into  thy  Holy 
Church,  shall  hold  the  faith  in  the  unity  of  the  Spirit, 
in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  the  righteousness  of  life. 
Be  gracious  and  favorable  to  us  that  are  here  before 
thee.  Pardon  our  manifold  transgressions.  Defend 
us  by  night  and  by  day.  Build  us  up  in  thy  most 
holy  faith.  Unite  us  in  the  bonds  of  Christian  love. 
Preserve  us  from  the  wickedness  that  is  in  the  world, 
and  make  us  to  be  a  peculiar  people,  zealous  of 
good  works.  These  and  all  other  necessaries  for 
ourselves,  our  friends,  relatives,  and  brethren,  and 
the  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the  name  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 


I  SUNDAY   SCHOOLS.  17 

PRAYEE, 

Proper  to  he  used  at  the  opening  of  Meetings  of  Sun- 
day School  Teachers.  It  may  be  used  by  the  Minis- 
TER,  by  omitting  all  in  brackets. 

(Proper  also  to  be  frequently  used  in  private  by  Teachers  individually,  the 
fitting  changes  being  made  from  the  plural  to  the  singular  number] 

Almighty  God,  and  most  merciful  Father,  who 
.vouldst  have  all  men  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of 
he  truth  and  be  saved,  and  to  this  end  didst  estab- 
ish  thy  holy  Church,  and  commission  therein  a  min- 
stry  to  extend  the  knowledge  and  means  of  salva- 
ion  through  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  ;  [we 
hank  thee  that  we  have  been  appointed,  as  humble 
igents  of  that  ministry,  to  co-operate  with  them  in 
mparting  to  the  young  and  ignorant  a  knowledge 
f  those  principles  of  the  doctrine  of  Christ  whence 
he  Christian  may  go  on  unto,  perfection.  Give  us, 
re  beseech  thee,  such  qualifications  as  befit  our  office, 
klake  us  modest,  humble,  and  constant,  in  the  dis- 
harge  of  its  duties.  May  we  ever  have  before  our 
yes  our  responsibility,,  here,  to  those  to  whom,  as 
he  ministry  of  thy  Church,  thou  hast  committed 
he  feeding  of  the  sheep  and  lambs  of  thy  flock,  and 
ereafter  to  that  good  Shepherd  who  gave  his  life  for 
hem.]  Give  us  the  wisdom  and  knowledge  which 
j-e  needful  to  direct  us  in  the  faithful  and  successful 
ischarge  of  our  duties,  and  endue  us  with  zeal  and 
[evotion,  to  animate,  encourage,  and  sustain  us. 
!ouch  our  hearts  with  Christian  compassion  for  the 


18  A    LITURGY    FOR 

ignorant,  and  them  that  are  out  of  the  way.  May 
the  love  of  Christ  constrain  us  to  do  what  we  may. 
within  our  proper  sphere,  to  bring  them  unto  Him, 
that  being  here  instructed  in  heavenly  knowledge, 
and  sanctified  by  divine  grace,  they  may  hereafter  be 
saved  through  Him  eternally.  And  while  thus, 
0  heavenly  Father,  we  are  made  humble  instruments 
in  promoting  the  spiritual  and  eternal  welfare  of 
others,  save  us  from  the  guilty  inconsistency  of  being 
indifferent  to  our  own.  Graft  in  our  hearts  the  love 
of  thy  name :  enlighten  our  minds  more  and  more 
with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel ;  increase  in 
us  true  religion  ;  nourish  us  with  all  goodness  ;  and 
of  thy  great  mercy,  keep  us  in  the  same.  And  grant 
0  Lord,  that  in  all  the  deliberations,  and  all  the  du- 
ties, proper  to  our  office,  we  may  be  so  directed  with 
thy  most  gracious  favor,  and  furthered  with  thy  con- 
tinual help,  that  we  may  be  rendered  instrumental 
to  the  advancement  of  thy  glory,  the  good  order  and 
welfare  of  thy  Church,  and  the  spiritual  and  eternal 
benefit  of  our  fellow-men.  All  which  we  ask  through 
Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.    Amen, 

Our  Father,  &c. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord,  &c. 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  19 


PEAYERS, 

Proper  to  he  used  at  the  dose  of  Meetings  of  Sunday 
School  Teachers.  They  may  be  used  by  the  Minister, 
hy  omitting  all  in  brackets. 

Let  thy  blessing,  we  humbly  beseech  thee^O  Lord. 
rest  upon  the  exercises  and  deliberations  in  which 
we  have  now  been  engaged.  May  they  tend  to  in- 
terest us  still  more  heartily  and  faithfully  in  the 
work  to  which  we  are  appointed,  [in  aid  of  the  pastors 
of  thy  Church.]  Grant  this,  0  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Kedeemer. 
Amen. 


Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  render 
thee  our  thanks  and  praise  for  the  light  of  thy  ever- 
lasting Gospel,  and  for  the  means  provided  in  thy 
Church  for  extending  its  inestimable  benefits  among 
men.  Stir  up,  we  beseech  thee,  the  wills  of  thy  peo- 
ple, that  with  all  diligence  and  zeal,  and  in  the  fear  of 
thy  holy  name,  and  the  faith  of  thy  holy  Gospel,  they 
may,  in  their  respective  and  proper  stations,  apply 
those  means.  And  do  thou  crown  with  success  all 
efforts  thus  put  forth  for  the  enlargement  and  inter- 
ests of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom.  We  commend  es- 
pecially to  thy  blessing  the  great  Christian  charity 
of  Sunday  School  instruction,  and  more  particularly 
the  General  Sunday  School  Union  of  this  Church. 
Open  the  hearts  of  thy  people  to  a  willingness  to 


20  A   LITUIIGY    FOR 

contribute  liberally  the  proper  means  for  carrying  its 
good  designs  into  effect.  May  all  the  deliberations 
and  operations  of  those  to  whom  the  management  of 
its  concerns  is  intrusted,  be  so  directed  and  furthered 
by  thy  grace,  that  it  may  be  rendered  a  faithful  and 
successful  agent  of  the  Church  in  feeding,  with  food 
convenient  for  them,  the  lambs  of  the  flock  of  ChPcIST. 
Bless  thy  servants  the  pastors  of  the  Church,  [espe- 
cially hivi  who  is  over  us  in  the  Lord,  as  in  all  their 
labors,  so  particularly  in  the  care  and  guidance  of 
their  Sunday  Schools  ;]  and  give  to  all  superintend- 
ents and  teachers  of  the  schools  grace  to  direct 
aright  their  minds,  to  animate  and  warm  their  hearts, 
and  to  give"  efficiency  and  success  to  their  labors, 
in  their  proper  sphere  of  responsibility  and  action. 
Bless,  too,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  all  those 
who  are  the  subjects  of  instruction  in  our  Sunday 
Schools.  May  their  hearts  be  moved  to  receive,  in 
Christian  submission,  meekness  and  love,  the  in- 
structions given,  and  prosecute  with  diligence  and 
fidelity  the  duties  assigned  to  them.  May  they  be 
fitted  to  become  useful  in  their  generation,  and  to 
adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  their  Saviour,  by  denying 
ungodliness  and  worldly  lusts  and  living  righteously, 
soberly,  and  godly.  May  they  be  built  up  in  the  true 
faith,  and  become  living  members  of  the  Church  of 
Christ.  And  may  they  at  last  receive  the  commen- 
dation of  faithful  servants,  from  the  great  Shepherd 
and  Bishop  of  their  souls.  These,  and  all  other 
things  which  thou  mayest  see  to  be  necessary  and 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  21 

convenient  for  us,  we  humbly  beg,  in  the  name 
and  through  the  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our 
blessed  Saviour  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  &e. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord,  &c. 


COLLECTS, 

PROPER  TO  BE  USED  WITH  ANY  OF  THE  PRECEDING 
SERVICES. 

THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

ALMIGHTY  G-od,  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
cast  away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us 
the  armor  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life, 
in  which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in 
great  humility ;  that  in  the  last  day,  when  he  shall 
come  again  in  his  glorious  majesty  to  judge  both  the 
tquick  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal, 
through  him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Giiost,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 


THE    second  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scrip- 
■tures  to  be  written  for  our  learning ;  grant  that  we 
may  in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and 
inwardly  digest  them,  that  by  patience  and  comfort 
of  thy  holy  Word,  we  may  embrace  and  ever  hold 


22  A   LITURGY   FOR 

fast  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  thou 
hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Arnen, 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

0  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first  coming 
didst  send  thy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way  befote 
thee  ;  grant  that  the  Ministers  and  Stewards  of  thy 
mysteries  may  likewise  so  prepare  and  make  ready 
thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of  the  disobedient  to 
the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that  at  thy  second  coming  to 
judge  the  world,  we  may  be  found  an  acceptable  peo- 
ple in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
■  without  end.     Amen. 

/ 

THE  FOURTH   SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

0  LORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and 
come  among  us,  and  with  great  might  succour  us ; 
that  whereas,  through  our  sins  and.  wickedness,  we 
are  sore  let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race  that  i$ 
set  before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may 
speedily  help  and  deliver  us,  through  the  satisfaction 
of  thy  Son  our  Lord  ;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


THE  SUNDAY   AFTER  CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only- 
begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  ail 
this  time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  virgin  ;  grant  that  we. 


( 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  23 

being  regenerate  and  made  thy  children  by  adoption 
and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liv- 
eth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same  Spirit,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen, 


the  FIR3T  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive 
the  prayers  of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee  ;  and 
grant  that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what 
things  they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace 
and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  dost  gov 
ern  all  things  in  heaven  and  earth  ;  mercifully  hear 
the  supplications  of  thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy 
peace  all  the  days  of  our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE   THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  mercifully 
look  upon  our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and 
necessities,  stretch  forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and 
defend,  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lofd.     Amen, 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

0  GOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of 
80  many  and  great    dangers,   that  by   reason    of 


24  A   LITURGY   FOR 

the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand 
upright ;  grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protection, 
as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us 
through  all  temptations,  through  Jesus  Christ  out 
Lord.     Amen. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  theo  to  keep  thy  Church 
and  Household  continually  in  thy  true  religion,  that 
they  who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heavenly 
grace,  may  evermore  be  defended  by  thy  mighty 
power,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

0  GrOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that 
he  might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make 
ns  the  sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life  ;  grant 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  that  having  this  hope,  we  may 
purify  ourselves,  even  as  he  is  piire ;  that  when  he 
shall  appear  again  with  power  and  great  glory,  we 
may  be  made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glori- 
ous kingdom  ;  where,  with  thee,  0  Father,  and  thee, 
0  Holy  Ghost,  he  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  SEPTUAGESIMA,  OR  THE  THIRD 
SUNDAY  BEFORE  LENT. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  favorably  to  hear  the 
prayers  of  thy  people,  that  we,  who  are  justly  pun- 
ished for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  25 

by  thy  goodness,  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end,     Arnen. 


THE     SUNDAY     CALLED     SEXAGESIMA,     OR     THE     SECOND 
SUNDAY    BEFORE    LENT. 

0  LORD  God,  who  seest  that  we  put  not  our 
trust  in  anything  that  we  do ;  mercifully  grant  that 
by  thy  power  we  may  be  defended  against  all  adver- 
sity, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


the  SUNDAY  CALLED  aUINaUAGESIMA,  OR  THE  NEXT 
SUNDAY  BEFORE  LENT. 

0  40RD,who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings.' 
without  charity  are  nothing  worth ;  send  thy  Holy 
Ghost,  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent 
gift  of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all  vir- 
tues ;  without  which,  whosoever  liveth  is  counted 
dead  before  thee :  Grant  this  for  thine  only  Son 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.   Amen, 


THE    FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

0  LORD,  who  for  our  sake  didst  fast  forty  days 
and  forty  nights ;  give  us  grace  to  use  such  absti- 
nence, that  our  flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spirit,  we 
may  ever  obey  thy  godly  motions  in  righteousness 
and  true  holiness,  to  thy  honor  and  glory,  who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
<)ne  God,  world  without  end.     Amen, 


26  A    LITURGY   FOR 

THE    SECOND    SUNDAY    IN    LENT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no 
power  of  ourselves  to  help  ourselves ;  keep  us  both 
outwardly  in  our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls  ; 
that  we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities  which 
m^j  happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts 
which  may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE   THIRD    SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the 
hearty  desires  of  thy  humble  servants,  and  stretch 
forth  the  right  hand  of  thy  majesty,  to  be  our  defence 
against  all  our  enemies,  through  Jesus  Christ  onr 
Lord.     Amen. 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almight^  God,  that 
we,  who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be 
punished,  by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  merciful- 
ly be  relieved,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

WE  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  thy  people ;  that  by  thy  great  goodness 
they  may  be  governed  and  preserved  evermore,  both 
in  body  and  soulf  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  27 

THE    SUNDAY  NEXT    BEFORE  EASTER. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who.  of  thy 
tender  love  toward  mankind,  has  sent  thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh, 
and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind 
should  follow  the  example  of  his  great  humility ; 
mercif ally  grant  that  we  may  both  follow  the  exam- 
ple of  his  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of 
his  resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


EASTER    DAY. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who,  through  thine  only-begot- 
ten Son  Jesus  Christ,  hast  overcome  death,  and 
opened  unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life ;  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  that  as,  by  thy  special  grace 
preventing  us,  thou  dost  put  into  our  minds  good 
desires ;  so  by  thy  continual  help,  .we  may  bring  the 
same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


the  first  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only 
Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our 
justification  ;  grant  us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of 
malice  and  wickedness,  that  we  may  always  serve 
thee  in  pureness  of  living  and  truth,  through  the 
mierits  of  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Arnen. 


28  A   LITURGY   FOR 

THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son 
to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an  en- 
sample  of  godly  life ;  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
always  most  thankfully  receive  that  his  inestimable 
benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavor  ourselves  to  follow 
the  blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life,  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ameji. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  them  that  are 
in  error  the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that 
they  may  return  into  the  way  of  righteousness ; 
grant  unto  all  those  who  are  admitted  into  the  fellow- 
ship of  Christ's  religion,  that  they  may  avoid  those 
things  that  are  contrary  to  their  profession,  and  fol- 
low all  such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the 
unruly  wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men  ;  grant 
unto  thy  people,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which 
thou  commandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou  dost 
promise  ;  that  sq,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold 
changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be 
fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


m     '4L 


SUNDAY   SCHOOLS.  29 

THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

0  LORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come; 
grant  to  us,  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy 
inspiration  we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good, 
and  by  thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ      Amen. 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION-DAY. 

0  GOD,  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto  thy 
kingdom  in  heaven  ;  we  beseech  thee  leave  us  not 
comfortless  ;  but  send  to  us  thine  Holy  G-host  to 
comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto  the  same  place  whither 
our  Saviour  Christ  has  gone  before ;  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


WHITSUNDAY. 

0  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts 
of  thy  faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit  ;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit 
to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and  ever- 
more te  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort,  through  the  mer- 
its of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit, 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen, 


TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

ALMIGHTY   and   everlasting   God,    who   hast 
given  unto  us,  thy  servants,  grace,  by  the  confession 


30  A    LITURGY    FOR 

of  a  true  faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  eter- 
nal Trinity,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine  Majesty 
to  worship  the  Unity;  we  beseech  thee  that  thou 
wouldst  keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  evermore 
defend  us  from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and  reign- 
est,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


THE  FIRST   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

0  GOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  mercifully  accept  our  prayers ;  and 
because,  through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature, 
we  can  do  no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the 
help  of  thy .  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  command- 
ments we  may  please  thee,  both  in  will  and  deed^ 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

0  LORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those 
whom  thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and 
love  ;  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection 
of  thy  good  providence,  and  make  us  to  have  a  per- 
petual fear  and  love  of  thy  holy  name,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us; 
and  grant  that  we,  to  whom  thou  hast  given  a  hearty 
desire  to  pray,  may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  defended 
and  comforted  in  all  dangers  and  adversities,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


I 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  31 

THE    FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

0  GOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  thee, 
without  whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ; 
increase  and  multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy  ;  that  thou 
being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things 
3ternal :  Grant  this,  0  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE    FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

GRANT,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the 
30urse  of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by 
thy  governance,  that  thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve 
thee  in  all  godly  quietness,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE    SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

0  GOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love 
tihee,  such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understand- 
ing ;  pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  towards  thee, 
bhat  we,  loving  thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  thy 
promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire,  through 
'Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE    SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

LOKD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author 
ind  giver  of  all  good  things ;  graft  in  our  hearts  the 
LOve  of  thy  name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nour- 
ish us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great  mercy 
seep  us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


32  A   LITURGY    FOR 

THE  EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFfER  TRINITY. 

GOD,  whose  never  failing  providence  ordereth 
all  things  both  in  heaven  and  earth;  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things, 
and  to  give  us  those  things  which  are  profitable  for 
us,  throusrh  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

GRANT  to  uSj  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit 
to  think  and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right ; 
that  we,  who  cannot  do  any  thing  that  is  good  with- 
out thee,  may  by  thee  bo  enabled  to  live  according 
to  thy  will,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

LET  thy  merciful  ears,  0  Lord,  be  opened  to  the 
prayers  of  thy  humble  servants  ;  and  that  they  may 
obtain  their  petitions,  make  them  to  ask  such  things 
as  shall  please  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lori 
Amen. 


THE  ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY- 

0  GOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty  power  chiefly 
in  showing  mercy  and  pity  ;  mercifully  grant  unto  ua 
such  a  measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the  way 
of  thy  commandments,  may  obtain  thy  gracious  pro- 
mises and  be  made  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  treas 
ure,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  33 

THE  TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

^LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  al- 
ways more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art 
wont  to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ; 
pour  down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy, 
forgiving  us  those  things  whereof  our  conscience  is 
afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good  things  which  we  are 
not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  Jesus  Cnrast  thy  Son  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only 
gift  it  Cometh  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto  thee 
true  and  laudable  service  ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee 
that  we  may  so  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we 
fail  not  finally  to  attain  thy  heavenly  promises, 
throuo;h  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


THE  fourteenth  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us 
the  increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  and  that  we 
may  obtain  that  which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to 
love  that  which  thou  dost  command,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


the  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  thy  Church 
with  thy  perpetual  mercy :  and  because  the  frailty 
of  man  without  thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by 
thy  help  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all 


34  A   LITURGY   FOR 

things  profitable   to  our   salvation,   through   Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     A7nen. 


THE  SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity 
cleanse  and  defend  thy  Church  ;  and  because  it  can- 
not continue  in  safety  without  thy  succour,  preserve 
it  evermore  by  thy  help  and  goodness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

LORD,  we  pray  thee,  that  thy  grace  may  always 
prevent  and  follow  us  ;  and  make  us  continually  to  be 
given  to  all  good  works,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


THE  EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people  grace  ''' 
to  withstand  the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  F' 
and  the  devil:  and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds  tor 
follow  thee,  the  only  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  out 
Lord.     Amen.  ^' 


TH:E  NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

0  GOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not 
able  to  please  thee  ;  mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy 
Spirit  may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS.  35 

THE  TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

0  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy 
)0untiful  goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all 
hings  that  may  hurt  us  ;  that  we,  being  ready  both  in 
»ody  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish  those  things 
?^hich  thou  commandest,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
uord.     AmeTL 


THE  TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy 
lithful  people,  pardon  and  peace  ;  that  they  may  be 
leansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a 
uiet  mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


THE  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

LORD,  we  beseech  tliee  to  keep  thy  household 
le  Church  in  continual  godliness ;  that  through  thy 
rotection,  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and 
ivoutly  given  to  serve  thee  in  good  works,  to  the 
lory  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


THE  TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

*  0  GOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the  an- 
lor  of  all  godliness ;  be  ready,  we  beseech  thee,  to 
r»ar  the  devout  prayers  of  thy  Church  \  and  grant 
atlhose  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we  may 
)tain  effectually,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
men. 


36  A   LITURGY   FOR 

THE  TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINIIT. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people 
from  their  offences ;  that,  through  thy  bountiful 
goodness,  we  may  all  be  delivered  from  the  bands  of 
those  sins  which  by  our  frailty  we  have  committed : 
Grant  this,  0  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen, 


the  twenty-fifth  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  the  wills  of 
thy  faithful  people ;  that  they,iplenteously  bringing 
forth  the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  by  thee  be  plen- 
teously  rewarded,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord/ 
Amen. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are 
open,  all  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets 
are  hid,  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  tne 
inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  we  may  perfect- 
ly love  thee,  and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy  name. 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God, 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and 
govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of 
thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments : 
that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protection,  both  here 
and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body  and  soul 
throuo:h  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  Amen 


SELECTION 


«»SAIiMS  AND  HYUINS, 


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SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


"Teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  and  hymns,  and 
spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  m  your  l.'earls  \o  ilie  Lord."    Col.  ill  16  . 

"  I  will  sing  with  Ihe  spirit,  and  I  will  suig  with  the  understandii.g  also 
I  Cor.  xiv.  15 


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SELECTIONS 

FROai 

THE    PSALMS. 


Selection  \.  C.JM. 

1  How  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consent 

by:  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinner's  ways,  nor  sits 
where  men  profanely  talk  ; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

his  business  and  delight ; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
arid  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 

with  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
'     He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
all  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

no  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 

Untimely  blasted,  and  dispersed 

like  chaflf  before  the  wind. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways ; 
to  happiness  they  tend  : 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
shall  boih  in  ruin  end. 


PSALMS. 

Selection  2.     CM. 

1  Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 

accept  my  secret  prayer; 
To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
will  I  for  help  repair. 

2  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voire  shalt  hear, 

and  with  the  dawning  day  ; 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
to  thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Conduct  mc  by  tny  rignteous  laws, 

for  watchful  is  my  foe  ; 
Therefore,  0  Lord,  make  plain  the  wajr 
wherein  I  ought  to  go. 


Selection  3*     C.  M. 

1  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
how  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

2  In  heaven  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung, 

nor  fully  reckoned  there  ; 
And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 
thy  boundless  praise  declare. 

3  Thro^  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong, 

and  crush  tlieir  haughty  foes  ; 
And  so  thou  quell'st  the  wicked  throng, 
that  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

4  When  heaven,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

employs  my  wondering  sight ; 


PSALMS. 

The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
with  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that.  Lord,  thou  lov'st 

to  keep  him  in  thy  mind  1 
Or  what  liis  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
to  them  so  wondrous  kind  ! 

5  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thOu  } 
how  glorious  is  thy  name ! 


Selection  4.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 

to  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
but  to  inhabit  there  ? 

2  'Tis  he,  whose  every  thought  and  deed 

by  rules  of  virtue  moves; 
Whose  generous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
the  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

his  neighbour's  fame  to  wound  : 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
by  malice  whisper'd  rouna. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power, 
r,       can  treat  with  just  neglect; 

And  piety,  lliough  clothed  in  rags, 
religiously  respect. 

1* 


PSALMS. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
lie  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  The  man,  who  by  his  steady  course 

has  happiness  insured, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  standi 
by  Providence  secured. 


Selection  5.     L.  M. 

1  No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

my  firm  atrection.  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
a  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  .art,  my  God  ; 

my  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power : 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
at  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 

to  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
be  guarded  from  my  treacherous  foe. 


Selection  Q.    C.  M. 

*  1  The  heavensfteclare  thy  glory.  Lord, 
which  that  alone  can  fill ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings ; 


PSALMS. 


And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
divineinstruction  springs. 

3  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 

or  region  is  confined  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

through  earth's  extent  display  ; 
Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
does  round  the  world  convey. 


Selection  ?•  C.  M, 

1  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul  ; 

reclaims  from  false  desires  : 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
the  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

and  bring  sincere  delight; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

or  gold  refined  with  skill  ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
that  from  the  comb  distil. 

4  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 

and  friendly  warnings  give ; 
Divine  rewaids  attend  on  those 
,     who  by  thy  precepts  live 


1  PSALMS. 

Selection  S.     C.  M. 

1  The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide  ; 
The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
my  wants  are  all  supply'd, 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

and  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
refreshing  w^ater  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 

and,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
in  his  most  righteous  w^ays. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

from  fear  and  danger  free  ; 
i^  For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
defend  and  comfort  me. 

6  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 
through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
and  in  his  temple  spend. 


Selection  9.     S.  M. 

1  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 

the  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wandering  sinners  home, 
and  teaching  them  his  ways 

2  He  those  in  justice  guides, 

who  his  direction  seek  ; 


PSALMS. 

And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
the  humble  and  the  meek. 

3  Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 

that  most  exalts  thy  fame, 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  0  Lord, 
and  so  advance  thy  name. 


Selection  10«    L.  M. 

1  He's  blest  whose  sin^s  have  pardon  gain'd, 

no  more  in  judgment  to  appear  ; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 
and  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

2  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 

the  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound  ; 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

3  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws, 
.    their  life  in  triumjih  shall  employ 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 

in  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 


Selection  11.     C.  M. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
in  trouble  and  in  joy. 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
my  heart  and  tongue  employ 

2^  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 
the  dweliino-s  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
who  on  his  succour  trust. 


10  PSALMS.  ^ 

3  0  !  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

experience  will  decide  ^ 

How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they,  I 

who  in  his  truth  coniide. 

4  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then 

have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 


Selection  12.  C.  M- 

1  Approach,  ye  piously  disposed, 

and  my  instruction  hear  ; 
Pll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
of  his  religious  fear. 

2  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 

and  pros])erous'(Iays  would  see, 
From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue, 
his  lips  from  falsehood  free  ; 

3  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

and  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 

,    Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun, 

end  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 


Selection  13.    P.  M.  (II.  2.) 

1   The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight  :  ^  ^' 

He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  fi 


PSALMS.  11 

Thoiigli  he  sometimes  may  be  dislress'd, 
Yet  sliall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd  ; 
For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

2  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevaiPd, 
I  never  saw  the  righteous  faii'd, 

Or  want  overtake  his  numerous  race ; 
Because  comi)assion  filPd  his  heart, 
And  he  did  cheerl'ully  impart, 

God  made  his  oli'spring's  wealth  increase 

3  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days ; 
For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays. 


Selection  14,.     C.  M. 

1  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 
how  soon  my  life  will  end; 

The  numerous  train  of  ills  disclose, 
which  this  frail  state  attend. 

2  My  life,  thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span  ; 
a  cipher  sums  my  years  ; 

And  every  man,  in  best  estate, 
but  vanity  appears. 

3  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 
\vith  fruitless  cares  oppressed  ; 

He  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  teU 
by  whom  'twill  be  possess'd. 


12  PSALMS. 

4  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys 
with  anxious  cares  attend  ? 
On  thee  aione  my  steadfast  hope 
shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 


Selection  15.     P.  M.   (II.  2.) 

1  My  life,  while  I  that,  life  enjoy, 
In  blessing-  God  1  will  ein[)ioy ; 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  name; 
My  soul's  con  tent,  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs,  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

2  When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind  ; 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night: 
Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 


Selection  16.     L.  M. 

1  For  thee,  O  God.  our  constant  praise 

in  Sion  waits,  i\\y  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promised  altars  the';e  we'll  raise, 
and  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

to  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
Whilst  thou  o'crlookst  the  guilty  stain 
and  washesi  out  the  crimson  dve. 

3  Blest  is  the  man,  who,  near  the^  placed, 

withui  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  ! 


PSALMS.  13 


Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
the  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 


Selection  11.     S.  M. 

1  To  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

in  mercy,  Lord,  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brigfitness  of  thy  face 
on  all  thy  saints  to  shine  : 

• 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

may  through  the  world  be  known ; 
While  (lisiant  lands  tlieir  tribute  pay, 
and  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  diff'ring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  0  Lord,  combine 
to  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

4  0  let  them  shout  and  sing 

with  jo^'fand  pious  mirth  ; 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
shall  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  diff'ring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  thi  world,  0  Lord,  combine 
to  praise  thy  glorious  name. 


Selection  18.     L.  M. 

1  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 
have  I,  whose  favour  I  require  ? 
2 


14  PSALMS. 

ThroughoiU  the  spacious  earth  there's  none 
that  1  besides  thee  can  desire. 

2  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart, 

may  often  fail  to  succour  me  ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
and  my  eternal  portion  be. 

3  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove, 

•  shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall  ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

4  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just 

that  I  should  still  to  God  repair  ; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 

and  will  his  Avondrous  works  declare. 


Selection  19.     C.  M. 

1  0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

how  lovely  is  the  place,   • 
Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show'st 
the  brightness  of  thy  face  ! 

2  Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

the  meanest  office  take. 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  ofil^sin 
my. pompous  dwelling  make. 

3  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

will  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
from  them  that  justly  live. 


PSALMS.  16 

4  Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
how  highly  blest  is  he, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
is  still  reposed  on  thee  ! 


Selection  20.    C.  M. 

1    Thou  turnest  man,  0  Lord,  to  dust, 
of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  Return, 
'tis  instantly  obey'd. 

'2   For  in  thy  si^ht  a  thousand  years 
are  like  a  day  that's  past  ; 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

3  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

we  vanish  hence  like  dreams  ; 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass  that  feels 
the  sun's  reviving  beams  : 

4  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 

its  morning  beauty  shows; 
'Tis  all  cut  down,  and  wither'd  quite, 
before  the  evening  close. 

6  So  teach  us,  Lord,  the  uncertain  sum 
of  our  short  days  to  mind. 
That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
may  ever  be  inclined. 


Selection  21,     C.  M. 

1   How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 
to  thank  the  Lord  most  hiffh  : 


16  PSALMS. 

And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
his  name  to  magnify  ! 

2  With  every  morning's  early  dawn 

his  goodness  to  relate  ; 
And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night, 
the  glad  elfects  repeal  ! 

3  For  through  thy  wond'rous  works,  0  Lord, 

thou  mak'st  my  licart  rejoice  ; 
The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
and  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 


Selection  23.     C.  M. 

1  Bless'd  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  0  Lord, 
in  kindness  dost  chastise, 
And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
dost  lovingly  advise. 

'l  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 
in  seasons  of  distress  ; 
Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those 
that  stubbornly  transgress. 

3  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

his  favour  wliolly  take  ; 
His  ow^n  possession  and  his  lot 
he  will  not  quite  forsake. 

4  The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 

in  all  that  thou  hast  oone  : 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways 
shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 


PSALMS.  IT 

Selection  23«     L.  M.  double, 

I   Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song ; 
Let  earth  in  one  assembled  tlirong 

Her  common  Patron^s  praise  resound  : 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name. 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd : 
To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

2  He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd ; 

In  majesty  and  glory  rais'd  ' 

Above  all  other  deities  : 
For  pageantry  and  idols  all 
Are  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 

He  only  rules,  who  made  the  skies  : 
With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd,  . 
Beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 


f  Selection  24«     L.  M. 

1  With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

to  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
and  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  : 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone,  - 

from  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  , 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
the  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  0  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat; 
and  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 
2^ 


18  PSALMS. 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good^ 
his  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood| 
to  endless  ages  sliall  endure. 


Selection  25#     L.  M. 

1  My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love, 

God's  holy  name  for  ever  bless ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 
and  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

2  'Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 

and  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 

by  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd 

3  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

and  unexampled  acts  of  grace  ; 
His  waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 
his  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

4  As  high  as  heaven  its  arch  extends 

above  this  little  spot  of  clay. 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
the  small  respects  that  we  can  pay, 

5  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  w^est, 

so  far  has  he  our  sins  removed  ; 
Who,  w^ith  a  father's  tender  breast, 
has  such  as  fear'd  him  always  loved. 


Selection  26.     L.  M. 

1   0  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love 


PSALMS.  19 

Wliose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray: 
Who  know  what's  right ,  nor  only  so, 
Bnt  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour.  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  : 
When  thou  return 'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  \asit  me. 

5  0  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity  ; 
That  I  the  joyfid  choir  may  join, 

And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine ! 


Selection  27.     L.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise 
My  soul  her  utmost  powers  shall  raise  : 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown'd, 
His  wondrous  works,  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 


20  PSALMS. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
Ami  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirmed  through  ages  past, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd 

To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind ; 

And  to  posterity  record, 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord, 


Selection  28.     C.  M. 

1  How  bless'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 

the  pure  and  perfect  way  ! 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
of  God's  commandments  stray  ! 

2  How  blessM,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 

have  still  obedient  been  ! 
And  have  with  fervent,  humble  zeal, 
his  favour  sought  to  win  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

to  shun  each  wicked  iliied  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

with  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin 'd  us,  Lord, 

to  learn  thy  sacred  will ; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

6  0  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 
might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
by  thy  direction  guide ! 


PSALMS.  21 

Selection  29.     C.  M. 

1  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways 

from  all  pollution  free  1 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

2  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek, 

to  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 
0  suffer  not  my  careless  ste])s 
from  thy  right  paths  to  stray  ! 

3  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  }vAy 

thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies  ; 
To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 
when  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

4  SecurM  by  that,  ray  grateful  soul 

shall  ever  bless  thy  name  : 
0  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 
my  future  life  to  frame  ! 


Selection  30.     C.  M. 

1  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord  ; 

thy  righteous  paths  display  : 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
will  never  go  astray. 

2  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

wilt  graciously  impart, 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will   • 
devote,  my  zealous  heart. 

3  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 

to  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 


22  PSALMS. 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  Do  thou  to  thy  most  ;ust  commands 

incline  my  willing  lieart; 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
from  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

5  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyeS| 

which  this  false  world  displays  ; 
But  give  nie  lively  power  and  strength 
to  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 


Selection  31.     C.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  tliou 

and  sure  possession  art ; 
Thy  words  1  steadfastly  resolve 
to  treasure  in  my  heart  ! 

2  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name, 

myself  I  closely  join  ; 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
to  thy  commands  resign. 

3  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

abundantly  is  shed  ; 
0  make  me  then  exactly  learn 
thy  sacred  paths  to  tread  ! 


Selection  32»     CM. 

1  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 
no  words  can  represent ; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
my  zealous  heart  is  bent. 


PSALMS.  28 

2  Tbe  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

celestial  liglit  displays, 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
to  simplest  minds  conveys. 

3  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word, 

let  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

dominion  have  o'er  me. 

4  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
my  heart  with  zeal  incline. 


Selection  33.  L-  M. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  knowa 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down  ; 

My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  tliee, 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

2  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surv^eys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways  ; 
Thou  know'sl  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent, 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

3  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 

0  skill  for  human  reach  too  high ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye ! 

4  0  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee. 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun  ? 
Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 


24  PSALMS. 

6  Search,  try,  0  God,  my  tlioughls  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurk  iii  any  part : 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 


Selection  34.     C.  M. 

1  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just ! 

how  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 
How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
for  his  assistance  prays! 

2  He  grants  the  I'ull  desires  of  those 

who  him  with  fear  adore  ; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
when  they  his  aid  inijdore. 

3  The  Lord  preserves  all  tliose  with  care, 

whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 
But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
with  furious  rage  destroys. 

4  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 

shall  still  advance  his  fame  ; 
And  all  mankind,  with  one  consent, 
for  ever  bless  his  name. 


EKD  OF  THE  SELECTIONS    FROM    THE  PSALMS 


HYMNS. 

PART  I. 


HYMNS  FOR  THE  USL  OF  SUNDAY  SCHOLARS, 


1^  The  advantages  of  early  religion.     C,  M 

1  Happy  the  child  whose  youngest  years 

Receive  instruction  well  ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  Wlien  we  devote  our  youth  to  God 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower  w|jen  offered  in  the  bud 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'Tis  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners  thai  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  hardened  in  their  crimes. 

4  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young, 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
I  And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign  ; 

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26  IIYIMNS 

'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

6  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Employ  our  youngest  breath: 
Thus  we're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 


2.   Religion.     7s.  (III.  1.) 

1  'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  live : 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 

Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  I 

Be  the  living  God  our  friend, 
Then  our  bliss  shall  never  end 


3«  Importance  of  religion.      C.  M. 

1  Religion  is  the  chief  concern 

Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  we  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sov'reign  virtue  know. 

2  More  needful  this  than  glittering  wealtiL 

Or  all  the  world  bestows  : 
Not  reputation,  food,  nor  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 


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Ten  thousand  comforts  it  procures 
For  us  while  here  on  earth  ; 

And  endless  happiness  secures 
When  we  have  pass'd  thro'  death. 


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4«  The  chief  end  of  man.      L.  M. 

1  Why  have  we  lips,  if  not  to  sing 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King? 
Why  have  we  hearts,  if  not  to  love 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend  above  ? 

2  Why  were  our  curious  bodies  made, 
And  every  part  in  order  laid  ? 
W'hy,  but  that  each  of  us  might  stand 
A  living  wonder  from  his  hand  ? 

B  Why  have  we  souls,  if  not  to  krtow 
The  God  from  whom  our  natures  flow  ? 
Sure  this  can  never  be  our  lot, 
Like  senseless  brutes,  to  know  Him  not ! 

i  Why  have  we  life  ?  if  not  to  gain 
Immortal  life,  'tis  worse  than  vain  ; 
This  is  the  end  for  which  'twas  given : 
We  live  on  earth,  to  live  in  heaven. 

6  Why  did  the  Saviour  leave  the  sky, 
Hang  on  a  cross,  and  bleed,  and  die  ? 
And  why  are  kind  persuasions  sent 
To  call  and  win  us  to  repent  ? 

6  0  this  is  why, — that  washed,  and  white, 
And  all  well-pleasing  in  his  sight. 
Our  souls  may  join  the  happy  throng, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song. 


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5#  The  way  to  please  the  Lord.     C.  M 

1  This  is  the  way  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  this  will  please  hini  too, 
To  hear  and  read  liis  holy  word, 
That  tells  us  what  to  do. 

2  He  lives  in  heaven,  and  does  not  need 

Such  little  ones  as  we  ; 

But  God  is  very  kind  indeed, 

And  even  cares  for  me. 

3  Though,  if  we  tried  with  all  our  might 

And  did  the  best  we  could. 

We  should  not  always  do  aright. 

And  could  not  do  him  good. 

4  Then  let  us  love  him  for  his  care, 

And  love  his  holy  word. 
Because  he  teaches  children  there 
To  know  and  please  the  Lord. 


Q^  Religion  not  to  be  delayed.    C.  M 

1  0  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime 

To  put  religion  by  ! 
For  now  is  the  accepted  time  ; 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 

And  more  deprav'd  the  mind  ; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray. 
The  less  we  feel  inclin'd. 

3  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old, 

Until  their  dying  day  ; 


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Then,  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4  0  then  lest  loe  should  perish  thus, 
We  would  no  longer  wait ; 
For  lime  will  soon  be  past  with  us, 
And  death  must  fix  our  state. 


7,   The  Holy  Scriptures.    C.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given  ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid , 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law. 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been. 
And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin, 

6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell  *• 


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Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 


S.   TJie  Holy  Scriptures.    C.  M.  . 

1  Father  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
.  For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaiistless  riches  find  ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  0  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight  ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  instructer,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 


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Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


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9.    The  Bible  a  treasure.    8.  7.  (III.  3.) 

1  What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure, 

We  possess  in  God's  own  word  ! 

Where  we  read,  with  sacred  pleasure, 

Of  the  love  of  Christ  our  Lord ! 

2  That  dear  word  reveals  the  Saviour, 

Whom  our  sins  so  deeply  need  ; 
Oh  what  mercy,  love,  and  favour, 
That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed  ! 

3  While  each  wretched  heathen  nation, 

Nothing  knows,  dear  Lord,  of  thee  ; 
In  this  happy  land,  salvation 
Richly  is  reveaPd  to  me. 

4  Oh  !  the  blessedness  of  knowing 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour's  love, 
Freely  on  a  child  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above ! 


10.   TJie  Lord's  Day.    L.  M. 

1  We  hail  this  day  of  sacred  rest — 
Day  of  all  others  far  the  best ; 
Honour'd  by  God  in  various  ways, 
Improv'd  by  saints  to  shew  his  praise. 

2  And  shall  not  we  each  Lord's  day  love  ? — 
.   Each  Lord's  day  for  our  souls  improve  ? 

Yes,  Iiord,  tho'  )^ouiig,  our  prayer  shall  be, 
That  we  may  spend  its  hours  to  thee. 


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3  Though  other  children  waste  this  day 
In  foolish  talk  and  sinful  play ; 
"We'll  bear  in  mind  that  it  is  given, 
To  get  prepared  for  death  and  heaven, 

2  We  therefore  to  our  school  repair, 
To  spend  our  time  in  praise  and  prayer 
To  learn  thy  will,  thy  word  to  read, 
Then  to  thy  temple  to  proceed. 

5  There  we  are  warn'd,  invited,  taught ; 
Grace  is  proposed,  and  mere)''  sought ; 
Thus  may  our  souls  in  grace  improve, 
Till  call'd  to  endless  rest  above. 


11*   The.  Lord'' s  Day;  the  Christian  Sabhath. 
7s.  (III.  1.) 

1  Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day 
Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray  ; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given, 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Criver  of  eternal  rest, 

Be  thy  glorious  Gospel  blest  ; 
Thou  alone  canst  chan'ge  the  heart 
Thou  alone  canst  peace  impart. 

3  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sky, 
Lord  of  all  below,  on  high  ; 
Make  the  young,  as  well  as  old 
Sheep  of  thy  eie^mal  fold. 

4  Friend  of  children,  hear  our  pray'r 
Let  no  trifling  feelings  dare 

Steal  the  precious  hours  avvay 
Of  this  Sacred  Sabbath  Daif 


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12«   God' our  Falhef  and  Friend.     C.  M. 

1  To  God  who  reigns  above  the  sky, 

Our  Fatlier  and  our  friend, 

To  him  let  all  our  vows  be  paid, 

And  all  our  pray'rs  ascend. 

2  'Tis  he  who  claims  our  youthful  hearts, 

lie  loves  to  hear  us  pray: 
By  night  we'll  think  upon  his  love, 
And  praise  him  every  day. 

3  When  we  offend  against  our  God 

We'll  ask  his  pardoning  love  ; 
'Twas  for  our  sins  the  Saviour  died, 
And  pleads  for  us  above. 

4  With  all  the  love  a  father  feels. 

He  pities  and  forgives  ; 
And  though  our  earthly  parents  die, 
Our  Heavenly  Father  lives. 


13 •   "  Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven.^^  L.  M 

1  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
To  be  our  Father,  and  our  Friend  1 — 
Poor  children  we,  and  thou  so  high. 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  ! 

2  Art  thou  our  Father  ?  Canst  thou  bear 
To  hear  our  poor,  imperfect  prayer. 
Or  stoop  to  listen  to  the  praise 

That  children  such  as  we  can  raise  1 

3  Art  thou  our  Father  1   Let  us  be 
Obedient  children  unto  thee; 


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And  try,  in  word,  ancLdeed,  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  tnee  as  we  ought. 

4  Art  thou  our  Father  ?  We'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend ; 
And  only  wish  to  do,  and  be. 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

5  Art  thou  our  Father  ? — then  at  last, 
When  all  our  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down,  and  take  us,  in  thy  love, 
To  be  with  thee,  in  joy,  above. 


14»   ^^^  *^^*  eyerj/  thin^  and  knows  every  thing, 
L.  M. 

1  I'm  not  too  young  for  God  to  see  : 

He  knows  my  name,  and  nature  too  ; 
And  all  day  long  he  looks  at  me. 

And  sees  my  actions  through  and  through 

2  He  listens  to  the  words  I  say, 

And  knows  the  thoughts  I  have  within ; 
And  whether  I'm  at  work,  or  play. 
He's  sure  to  see  it  if  I  sin. 

3  0  !  how  could  children  tell  a  lie, 

Or  cheat  in  play,  or  steal,  or  fight. 
If  they  remembered  God  was  by, 
And  had  them  always  in  his  sight ! 

4  If  some  good  minister  is  near, 

It  makes  us  careful  what  we  do  ; 
And  how  much  more  we  ought  to  fear 

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Then  when  we  want  to  do  amiss, 

However  pleasant  it  may  be, 
We'll  always  try  to  think  of  this, — 

We're  not  too  young  for  God  to  see ! 


15»  Heaven.     C.  M. 

1  Heaven  is  that  pure  and  blissful  place, 

Where  God  Almighty  reigns  ; 
And  where  the  children  of  his  grace, 
Praise  him  in  endless  strains. 

2  With  heavenly  zeal  each  bosom  glows, 

Pure  love  inspires  each  breast ; 
With  liveliest  joys  each  heart  o'ertlows. 
Through  the  bright  realms  of  rest. 

3  The  lamb  of  God,  on  Calv'ry  slain, 

For  sinners  doom'd  to  die,  %^ 

Does  there  in  higliest  glory  reign. 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  joy. 

4  Redeemed  spirits  cast  their  crowns 

In  rapture  at  his  feet ; 
And  bright  archangels,  powers,  and  thrones, 
His  highest  praise  repeat. 

5  0  may  we  reach  that  blissful  place. 

And  join  that  glorious  throng! — 
Then  will  we  praise  redeeming  grace 
In  an  eternal  song. 


16«  «^  Hymn  of  praise,   C.  M. 
1  Now  let  our  voices  all  be  led 
To  praise  the  Lord  to-day, 


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For  Jesus  Christ  himself  has  said 
That  little  children  may. 

2  We  praise  thee,  Lord,  for  every  good 

Thy  tender  care  bestows  ; 
We  thank  thee  for  our  daily  food, 
And  for  our  needful  clothes. 

3  'Tis  great  compassion  in  the  Lord 

Our  mouths  with  bread  to  fill ; 
But  we  are  taught  to  read  his  word, 
And  that  is  better  still. 

4  Not  all  the  wealth  the  world  can  give 

Could  such  a  treasure  buy  ; 
For  this  will  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 

5  O  may  we  always  be  inclined 

To  walk  in  wisdom's  ways ! 
And,  Lord,  as  thou  art  very  kind, 
Accept  our  song  of  praise. 


XT'*  Moid  rejyenting.     S.  M 

1  If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 
To  save  us  from  our  sin. 

And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent. 
We  should  at  once  begin. 

2  He  says  he  loves  to  see 
A  broken-hearted  one  ; 

He  loves  that  sinners  such  as  we 
Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done*. 

3  'Tie  not  enough  iosay 

"  We're  sorry  and  repent," 


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Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day, 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4  Repentance  is,  to  leai^e 

The  sins  we  lov'd  before, 
And  shew  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 

By  doing  so  no  more. 

6  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere 

To  watch  as  well  as  pray, 
However  small,  however  dear, 

Take  all  our  sins  away. 

6  And  since  the  Saviour  came 

To  make  us  turn  from  sin. 
With  holy  grief  and  humble  shame 

We  would  at  once  begin. 


18«   ^gciifi^i  Spite  and  Jlnger.      L.  M. 
In  whom  does  Jesus  Christ  delight  ? 

And  who  shall  dwell  with  him  above? 
The  angry  child  that  loves  to  fight, 
Is  one  that  Jesus  cannot  love. 

To  contradict  and  overbear 

With  noisy  words,  or  s])iteful  lies ; 

To  feel  revenge  ;  to  curse  and  swear; 
Will  make  us  hateful  in  his  eyes. 

He  saw  the  sudden  blow  we  gave ; 

He  noticed  every  angry  word  ; 
And  every  wicked  thought  we  have, 

His  eye  has  seen,  his  ear  has  heard. 
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4  0  thou  who  wast  so  meek  and  mild, 

Thou  gentle  Saviour,  bear  our  cry, 
And  help  a  weak  and  sinful  child 
Each  rising  passion  to  deny. 

5  Without  thee  we  shall  sin  again, 

And  wander  from  thee  more  and  more^ 
Our  resolutions  will  be  vain, 
As  they  have  often  been  before* 

6  Be  thou  our  help  in  time  of  need, 

And  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
That  we,  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
May  all  be  sucli  as  thou  canst  love. 


19a   ^^^  danger  of  little  sins.     S.  M, 

1  By  envious  Cain  w^e're  taught 
How  murder  may  begin  ; 

And  how  one  angry  jealous  thought 
May  lead  to  greater  sin. 

2  Our  evil  actions  spring 
From  small  and  hidden  seeds. 

At  first,  we  think  some  wicked  thing. 
Then  practise  wicked  deeds. 

3  Cain  once,  perhaps,  might  start 
At  what  he  soon  would  be  : 

But  they  who  trust  an  evil  heart, 
May  prove  as  vile  as  he. 

4  With  many  a  fair  pretence, 
It  tempts  us  further  on. 

And  hides  the  dreadful  consequence; 
Till  life  and  hope  are  gone. 


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6  0  for  a  holy  fear 

Of  every  evil  w^ay, 
That  we  may  never  venture  near 

The  path  that  leads  astray  ! 

6  TVTierever  it  begins, 

It  ends  in  deatli  and  wo  ; 
And  he  who  sulfers  little  sins, 

A  sinner's  doom  shall  know. 


20»  Imitation  of  Jesus.     C.  AL 

1  When  Jesus  left  his  heavenly  throne, 

He  chose  an  humble  birih  ; 
Like  us  unhonourM  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth  : 

2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace  ; 
Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words  and  kind  his  look^ 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed  ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  bless'd : 

4  Safe  from^he  world's  alluring  harmsi 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
0,  thus  encircled  in  his  arms, 
Ma}'^  we  lor  ever  lie ! 


21.    Humility.    7s  (III.)  1.) 

1  In  a  modest  humble  mind, 

God  himself  will  take  delight ; 


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But  the  proud  and  haughty  tind 
They  are  hateful  in  his  sight. 

2  Jesus  Christ  was  meek  and  mild, 

And  no  angry  thouglits  allow'd : 
0,  then,  shall  a  little  child 

Dare  to  be  perverse  and  proud  ? 

3  This,  indeed,  should  never  be  ; 

Lord,  forbid  it,  we  entreat : 
Grant  we  all  may  learn  of  thee, 
That  humility  is  sweet : 

4  Make  it  shine  in  every  part : 

Fill  us  with  thy  heav'nly  grace! 
For  a  little  mfant's  heart 
Surely  is  its  proper  place  ! 


22.   Brotherly  love.    L.  M. 

1  The  God  of  heav'n  is  pleased  to  see 
A  little  family  agree  ; 

And  will  not  slight  the  praise  they  bring 
When  loving  children  join  to  sing. 

2  For  love  and  kindness  pleas«  him  more 
Than  if  we  gave  him  all  our  store ; 
And  children  here  who  dwell  in  love. 
Are  like  his  little  ones  above. 

3  The  gentle  child  that  tries  to  please, 
That  hates  to  quarrel,  fret,  and  tease, 
And  would  not  say  an  angry  word  ; 
That  child  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 


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Great  Gpd  !  forgive,  whenever  we 
Forget  thy  will,  and  disagree  ; 
And  grant  that  each  of  us  may  find 
The  sweet  delight  of  behig  kind. 


23«   God^s  remembrance  of  children,     C.  M, 

1  How  great  thy  goodness,  gracious  Lord  ! 

What  love  resides  in  thee  ! 
Through  every  season  of  nny  life 
Thou  dost  remember  me, 

2  Wliile  but  a  weak  and  helpless  babe, 

Rich  blessings  fiow'd  from  thee  ; 
My  parents'  lender  kindness  prov'd 
Thou  didst  remember  me. 

3  And  now  kind  friends  are  for  me  raised 

Who  all  as  one  agree, 
To  teach  the  way  to  heav'n,  and  shew 
Thou  dost  remember  me. 

4  Thy  holy  day  Pm  taught  to  keep, 

And  every  sin  to  flee; 
And  to  thy  house  I'm  led  to  hear 
Thou  dost  remember  me, 

D  Till  grown  to  manhood,  and  till  death, 
Yea,  through  eternity, 
I  therefore  hope,  in  boundless  love. 
Thou  wilt  remember  mo. 


24«   Praise  for  daily  mtrcies.    C.  M* 
1   Lord  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 
And  all  thy  love  to  me  ; 

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The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  bestow'd  by  thee. 

2  'Tis  thou  preservest  me  from  death 

And  danger  every  hour ; 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath 
Unless  thou  give  me  power. 

3  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  deaii 

To  me  by  God  are  given  ; 
I  have  not  any  blessing  here 
But  what  is  sent  from  heaven. 

4  Such  goodness.  Lord,  and  constant  care, 

A  child  can  ne'er  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer, 
To  love  thee  and  obev. 


25«  '^  Morning  Hymn.    H.  M. 

1  My  Father,  I  thank  thee  for  sleep, 
For  quiet  and  peaceable  rest ; 

I  thank  thee  for  stooping  to  keep 

An  infant  from  being  distressed  ; 
O  how  can  a  poor  little  creature  repay 
Thy  fatherly  kindness  by  night  and  by  day ! 

2  My  voice  would  be  lisping  thy  praise. 
My  heart  would  repay  thee  with  love  ; 
0  teach  me  to  walk  in  thy  ways, 

And  fit  me  to  see  thee  above ! 
For  Jesus  said,  **  Let  little  children  come  nigh,^ 
And  he  will  not  despise  such  an  infant  as  I, 

3  As  long  as  thou  seest  it  right 
That  here  upon  earth  1  should  stay, 


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1  p«*ay  thee  to  guard  me  by  night, 
And  help  me  to  serve  thee  by  day  : 

That  when  all  the  days  of  my  life  shall  have 
passed, 

I  may  worship  thee  better  in  heaven  at  last 


26«  •^^  Evening  Hymn.    L.  M. 
1   Lord,  I  have  passed  another  day, 
And  come  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care  : 
Forgive  my  faults  in  work  and  play, 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

.  2  Thy  favour  gives  me  daily  bread. 

And  friends  who  all  my  wants  supply ; 
And  safely  now  I  rest  my  head, 
Preserved  and  guarded  by  thine  eye. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 
Whatever  I've  said  or  done  amiss  ; 
And  help  me  every  day  I  live 

To  serve  thee  better  than  in  this. 

4  Now,  while  I  speak,  be  pleased  to  take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care  ; 
And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 


37«   Youth's  Evening  Hymn,   12s 
I  To  the  God  of  all  mercy  my  voice  I  will  raise, 
May  he  help  a  young  child  to  show  forth  Ilia 

great  praise  : 
Through  the  whole  of  my  life  he  shall  be  my 

delight, 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 
night. 


44  HYMNS 

2  From  the  moment  I  (irsl  saw  the  light  of  the  day, 
He  has  been   my  preserver,  my  prop,  and  my 

stay  : 
Let  him  do  what  he  ph^JKses,  I'm  sure  it  is  right ; 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

night. 

3  While  I  hung,  a  poor  helpless  yomig  babe,  at  the 

breast, 
He  by  day  gave  me  food,  and  by  night  gave  me 

rest  ; 
Shall  I  doubt  his  protection  in  darkness  or  light? 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

niglit. 

4  Though  this  day  and  its  mercies  are  over  and 

past, 
Yet  new  mercies  through  all  the  night's  darkness 

shall  last  :  ^ 
Thus  in   love  he  declares  both  his   wisdom  and 

might, 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

night. 

5  Holy  Father,  to  thee  my  whole  self  I  commend, 
In  full  hope  tliat  thy  love  I  shall  prove  to  the  end; 
And  m  dealli  may  I  pass  to  the  regions  of  light, 
0  thou   God  of  the  day,  and  thou   God  of  the 

ni^ht ! 


28»   Public  worshi'p  delightfuL     L.  M. 
1   Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  : 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  prav  ? 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way* 


FOR    SUNDAY    SCHOLARS.  46 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  ; 
Not  all  that  earth  and  sin  can  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

B  0  write  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  sinful  heart  of  mine  ; 
That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 


39»  Jigdinsi  wandering  Thoughts.     C.  M» 
i   Oh  !  let  me  never,  never  dare 
To  act  the  trifler's  part ; 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer, 
That  comes  not  from  my  heart. 

2  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do  ;• 
Then  while  I  seek  him  with  my  voice, 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 


30«  Preparation  for  devotion.    S.  M. 

1  Lord,  help  us  as  we  pray, 

To  come  with  hearts  sincere. 
And  as  we  run  in  wisdom's  way, 
To  seek  thy  blessing  here. 

2  Lord,  help  us  as  we  sing, 

To  mean  the  words  we  use, 


46  HYMNS 

And  not  to  mock  our  heavenly  King, 
And  all  his  love  abuse. 

3  Lord,  help  us  as  we  hear, 

To  treasure  up  thy  word, 
And  not  to-morrow  to  appear 
As  if  it  were  unheard. 

4  Lord,  help  us  while  we  live, 

Thy  servants  to  abide; 
The  aid  of  thy  good  S[)irit  give  ; 
In  mercy  be  our  guide. 

6  Lord,  help  us  when  we  die. 

To  reach  v'on  heavenly  shore, 
That  we  with  angel  hosts  on  high 
May  praise  Thee  evermore. 


31»  For  Whitsunday,    L.  M. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove^ 
"With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide, 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare  : 
Lead  to  tliy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
Give  us  to  know  and  choose  thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart. 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 


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Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  Ifct  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 


33«  ^^^  JS'eW'Year^s   Day.    Thanksgiving  for  a 
year's  mercies.     H.  M. 

1  T^Tiile  many  were  sleepless  with  pain 
T\'hen  this  New-Year's  morning  arose, 
We,  Lord,  were  permitted  again 

To  wake  from  a  quiet  repose  ; 
And  now  in  thy  presence,  with  joy  we  appear. 
To  thank  Thee  for   liealtli  through  another   long 

year. 

2  While  many  in  poverty  pine, 
Or  beg  for  the  morsel  they  need, 
We  share,  from  compassion  divine. 
Sufficient  to  clothe  and  to  (aeA. 

Yes,  tliough  so  unworthy,  we  yet  may  appear 
To  thank  Thee  for  comforts  another  long  year. 

3  While  many,  in  vagabond  ways. 
Untaught,  and  unblushing  are  seen, 
We  come,  in  the  prime  of  our  days,   • 
To  learn  what  thy  ministers  mean  ; 

And  liere  in  thy  temple,  0  Lord,  we  appear. 
To  thank  Thee  for  teaching  another  long  year. 

4  While  many  in  barbarous  lands, 
Stoop  down  to  a  stock  or  a  stone, 
And  worship,  with  murderous  hands 
Strange  idols,  in  ways  of  their  own  ; 

To  thank  Thee  in  this  thy  own  house  we  appear, 
For  Sabbaths,  and  Bibles,  another  long  year. 


48  HYMNS 

5  While  many  lie  still  in  the  ground, 
The  grass  growing  over  them  green, 
TVTio  never  again  shall  be  found 

In  the  place  where  so  long  they  had  been  ; 
All  cheerful  and  grateful,  0  Lord,  we  appear. 
To  thank  Thee  for  life  through  another  long  year 

6  And  now,  what  before  us  may  lie, 
To  Thee,  and  Thee  only,  is  known ; 
Preserve  us,  our  Father,  we  cry, 
And  do  as  Thou  wilt  with  thine  o\vn  ; 

This  only  we  know, — ^we  have  nothing  to  fear, 
If  God  will  but  guide  us  another  long  year 


PART  II. 

FOR  USE  IN  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 

33«    Gratitude  for  Instruction.     L,  M 

1  We  thank  the  Lord  who  brought  us  here, 

To  learn  betimes  to  pray  and  praise ; 
To  learn  his  holy  name  to  fear. 

And  think  his  day  the  best  of  days. 

2  We  might  have  spent  this  happy  time 

In  sl()lh  and  ignorance  abroad  ; 

Or  practised  every  youtliful  crime, 

On  these  the  holy  days  of  God. 

3  But,  0  !  how  great  his  love  has  been  ! 

What  kind  instruction  has  he  given  ! 


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And  taught  us  early  to  begin 

The  blessed  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4  0  !  is  there  one  of  us  who  dare 

To  turn  from  wisdom's  pleasant  way  ? 
The  thought  is  wluat  we  cannot  bear: 
We  humbly  hope  we  never  may. 

5  We  hope,  because  the  Saviour  died  ; 

We  hope,  because  he  lives  above ;  ;4 

And  now  doth  grace  and  strength  provide^  *" 

For  every  soul  that  trusts  his  love. 


34»  Praise  for  Public  Worship.     S.  M 

1  We  thank  the  Lord  above. 

Who  cares  for  cliildren  thus; 
And  sends  his  peo])le,  out  of  love, 
To  teach  and  pray  for  us. 

2  We  humbly  join  the  prayers, 

As  grateful  children  should  ; 
Unless  we  add  our  own  to  theirs, 
They  cannot  do  us  good. 

3  O  !  make  us  all  sincere, 

And  thankful  to  be  taught ; 
And  careful,  every  word  we  hear. 
To  mind  it  as  we  ought. 

4  For  here  we  learn  the  way, 

That  leads  to  God  and  heaven ; 
And  how  such  helpless  sinners  may 
Have  all  their  sins  forgiven. 
6 


60  HYMNS 

6  We  thank  the  Lord  who  shows 
His  love  and  mercy  thus; 
And  pray  that  he  would  .^.mile  on  those 
Who  teach  and  pray  for  us. 


3  5  •   Tlianks  fo r  insh^uciion,  and  prayer  for  gracCt 
S.  M. 

1  Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth 

May  we  in  grace  improve  ; 
And  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 
The  Saviour's  dying  love  ! 

2  Our  moments  haste  away 

With  ev'ry  heaving  breath; 
And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day, 
W^hen  w^e  must  sink  in  death. 

3  WTiile  some  are  never  taught 

The  VA'ay  of  God  with  care ; 
W^e  bless  thee,  Lord,  that  we  are  brorght 
To  this  thine  house  of  prayer. 

4  Lord,  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

And  liearts  to  understand; 
In  trouble  may  we  find  thee  near, 
A  Saviour  close  at  hand  ! 

6  Through  life's  dark  rugged  road, 
Thus  far  we're  kept  by  thee  ; 
May  heav'n  at  last,  be  our  abode. 
Thy  gh^ry  there  to  see  ! 


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36«   Thanks  for  instruction^  and  prayer  for  grace. 

1  Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 

That  saw  the  Saviour  rise  ; 
Once  more  we  tune  our  feeble  song 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  While  we,  a  hnppy  few,  are  taught 

The  ways  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
We  hail  once  more  tlie  plan  of  love 
That  pities  wandering  youth. 

3  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err, 
I  Too  oft  we  find  it  so  ; 

0  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
And  better  hearts  bestow  ! 

4  Teach  us  the  way,  while  here  we  learn  . 

To  read  thy  hojy  word  ; 
Bless  all  the  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
And  make  us  thine^  0  Lord 

6  Praise  to  our  God,  and  thanks  to  those 
Who  thus  the  young  befriend  ; 
W^hile  the  rich  benefit  we  reap, 
On  them  thy  blessing  send. 


37»   Praise  for  help  to  sei^e  God,     C.  M. 

1  Lord,  hear  when  little  children  cry, 

And  fall  before  thy  face. 
Lord,  send  thy  blessing  from  on  high, 
To  guide  our  rising  race. 

2  For  strength  is  what  we  now  implore, 

To  keep  thy  holy  day  ; 


52  HYMNS 

And  may  we  never  waste  it  more, 
In  wickedness  and  play. 

3  Thanks  for  thy  precious  gospel  sound  ; 

To  us  thy  grace  impart, 
That,  while  as  hearers  we  are  found, 
We  may  obey  in  heart. 

4  May  we  remember  thee,  the  Lord, 

Now,  in  our  youthful  days  ; 
And  humbly  sound  thy  praise  abroad, 
>    And  gladly  sing  thy  grace. 

5  Thanks  for  thy  many  mercies  giv'n, 

And  grant  us,  we  implore. 
To  find  the  narrow  path  to  heav'n. 
And  keep  it  evermore. 


38#  Praise  for  God's  mercies,    S.  M 

1  How  pleasant  thus  i6  meet. 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  praise, 

His  numerous  mercies  to  repeat, 

•  Enjoy'd  through  ail  our  days. 

2  We're  taught  to  lisp  his  praise, 

To  read  his  word  and  pray. 
To  flea  from  sin's  destructive  ways. 
And  keep  his  holy  day. 

3  For  us  in  boundless  love, 

He  shed  his  precious  blood  ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
To  brinor  our  souls  to  God 


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Then  let  our  voices  raise, 

To  him  in  tuneful  lays  ; 
Till  callM  to  sing  above  the  skies, 

In  nobler  strains  of  praise. 


39«  "  Suffer  liiile  children  lo  come  unto  me.''  7s. 
(IIL  1.) 

1  Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand, 

Once  again  thy  children  see  ; 
Smile  upon  the  youthful  band. 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

2  Whither  else  should  children  go, 

Weak  and  impotent  as  we  ? 

Thou  hast  all  things  lo  bestow, 

Suffer  us  to  come  to  Tbee. 

3  Suffer  us  to  come  and  pray, 

Daily  do  we  stand  in  need, 
And  if  thou  shouldst  turn  away, 
Lord,  we  should  be  poor  indeed ! 

4  Suffer  us  to  come  and  learn. 

Lighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
Do  not  Thou  our  folly  spurn, 
Or  we  never  can  be  wise. 

5  Suffer  us  to  come  and  own 

How  unworthy  we  have  been ; 
Since  we  look  to  Thee  alone 
For  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 

,6  Suffer  us  to  come  and  praise. 

Condescend  to  hear  our  songs, 
All  we  have,  ten  thousand  ways, 

Comes  from  Thee,  to  Thee  belongs. 


5A  HYMNS 

7  While  we  here  have  life  and  breath, 
This  our  constant  prayer  should  be, 
This  our  latest  sigh  in  death, — 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 


40«  Jesus  the  good  Shepherd,     C.  M. 

1  See  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 

To  shield  his  flock  from  harms  ; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  Permit  them  to  approach,  he  cries, 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  He'll  lead  us  to  the  heav'nly  streams. 

Where  living  waters  flow  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields. 
Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 

4  The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock. 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms, 
We're  safe  from  ev'ry  snare. 


41  •  Jesus  our  Shepherd.     L.  M. 

1  Our  shepherd,  Jesus,  kindly  gave 
His  precious  life,  the  flock  to  sare  : 
Oh  may  we  hear  and  know  his  voice 
And  in  his  love  alone  rejoice ! 

2  Oh,  Lord,  our  Shepheid,  deign  to  keep 
Thy  little  lambs,  thy  feeble  sheep ; 


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And  when  our  feet  would  go  astray, 
Uphold  and  guide  us  in  thy  way. 

3  When  faint,  and  trembling  with  alarms, 
O  gather  us  within  thine  arms  ; 

Kind  Shepherd,  on  thy  gracious  breast 
The  weakest  lamb  may  safely  rest, 

4  Lead  us  to  pastures  green  and  fair, 
And  bless  our  earthly  shepherd's  care ; 
Here  may  thy  gentle  waters  roll. 

To  cheer,  and  save,  the  fainting  soul. 

6  Thus  blest,  though  we  should  walk  the  vale 
Where  death's  deep  shadows  will  prevail, 
We  shall  our  Heavenly  Shepherd  see. 
His  rod  and  staff  our  comfort  be. 

6  0  let  thy  goodness,  and  our  praise, 
Fill  up,  while  here,  our  fading  days  ; 
And  when  we  die,  take  us  above, 
T^  thy  own  fold, — thy  heav'n  of  love. 


J3»   ChrisVs  example  oj  Humility.     8.  7.  (HI.  3.) 

1  Father,  God  of  all  compassion. 

We,  thy  sinful  children,  come 
Seeking  Christ  as  our  salvation. 
Trusting  in  his  Name  alone. 

2  0  how  great  that  love  toward  us, 

Which  sent  down  thy  only  Son 
Life  and  pardon  to  afford  us, 
And  for  all  our  sins  t'  atone  I 


56  HYMNS 

3  He,  who  was  our  great  Creator, 

Left  his  dwellinir-place  on  high, 
Took  upon  himself  our  nature, 
Came,  upon  the  cross  to  die ! 

4  But  his  orreat  humiliation 

o 

Our  example  ought  to  be  ; 

And  from  his  meek  resignation 

We  should  learn  humility. 

5  Lord,  bestow  thy  grace  upon  us, 

That  we  may  like  him  be  meek* 
Put  away  impatierice  from  us  ; 
Let  us  his  salvation  seek. 


43  •   y^^«  good  guidance  of  God 

1  Happy  he  whom  God  directeth 

By  his  all-unerring  skill  ; 
Whom  his  mighty  arm  protecteth 
Safe  amidst  surrounding  ill. 

2  Blest,  beyond  all  earthly  blessing. 

Is  the  child  whose  tender  youth, 
In  the  Lord  a  guide  possessing, 
Walks  in  paths  of  light  and  truth. 

3  He  will  govern  those  who  love  him  : 

Those  who  walk  in  faith  and  fear. 
In  all  danger  still  shall  prove  him 
Gracious,  kind,  and  ever  near. 

4  Heavenly  Father,  let  us  prove  thee 

An  all-wise  protecting  Friend  ! 
Make  us  fear  thee,  make  us  love  thee^ 
Constant,  to  our  latest  end  ! 


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44 •  The  shortness  of  Life      C.  M. 

1  Our  life  is  never  at  a  sUmd, 

'Tis  like  a  fadintr  flower, 
Death,  which  is  always  near  at  hand, 
Comes  nearer  every  hour. 

2  And  those  who  now  are  young  and  gay, 

Like  roses  in  their  bloom, 
Will  very  soon  be  old  and  gray, 
And  wither  in  the  tomb. 

3  How  often  has  the  bell  been  toll'd — 

The  funeral  mov'd  along  ! 
'Twas  for  the  young  as  well  as  old, 

The  healthy  and  the  strong.  ; 

4  For  now  man's  life  doth  seldom  last 

To  threescore  years  and  ten ; 
And  e'en  that  time  will  soon  be  past, 
If  we  should  live  till  then. 

5  O  let  us  all  prepare  to  die. 

Since  death  is  near  and  sure  ; 
And  then  it  will  not  signify 
If  we  were  rich  or  poor. 


45«  On  the  death  of  a  schoolfellow.     C.  M 

1  Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
A  sister  from  our  side. 
Just  in  the  morning  of  her*  day, 
As  young  as  we,  she  died. 

•  In  this,  and  all  similar  hymns,  Ae  or  she  may  be  introduced 
|by  the  teacher,  to  suit  the  occasion. 


68  HYMNS 

2  Not  long  ago  she  fill'd  hv.r  place. 

And  stood  with  us  to  learn; 
But  she  has  run  her  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  nmy  fly  as  fast ; 
O  Lord  impress  the  solemn  thought) 
That  this  may  be  our  last ! 

4  May  each  attend  with  willing  feet 

The  means  of  knowledge  here, 
And  wait  around  thy  mercy-seat 
With  hope  as  well  as  fear. 

5  All  needful  strength  is  thine  to  give, 

To  thee  cur  souls  apply, 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 
Or  make  us  fit  to  die. 


46*   Glory  to  God.     (III.  1.) 

1  Glory  to  the  Father  give, 

God  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear, 
CJiildren's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King" 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

'6  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost , 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 


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4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love/* 


4:7«    Opening  SchooL     L.  M# 

1  Assembled  in  our  school  once  more, 
O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore; 
"We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends  ; 
And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear. 
Help  us  to  worshio  in  thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar ; 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains. 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 


48.  Closi?ig  SchooL     7s  (III.  1.) 

1  For  a  season  call'd  to  part. 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend.    , 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  pray'r. 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy,  and  thy  care, 
AU  ovr  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  What  we  each  have  now  been  taught. 

Let  our  mcu»ories  utain  ; 


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May  we,  if  we  live,  be  brought 
Here  to  meet  in  peace  again. 

4  Then,  if  thou  instruction  bless, 
Songs  of  praises  sliall  be  giv'n  ; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth,  and  when  in  hear'n. 


49#   Before  public  worship,     S.  M» 

1  Lord,  fix  our  wand'ring  thoughts, 

Thy  sacred  word  to  hear, 
With  deep  attention  and  with  love, 
With  rev'rence  and  with  fear. 

2  Let  us  remember  still, 

That  God  is  present  there, 
And  let  our  hearts  be  all  engag  J, 
When  we  draw  near  in  pray'r. 

3  And  when  the  humble  notes 

Of  praise  our  lips  employ. 
Give  us  to  taste  the  sweet  delight 
Which  saints  in  bliss  enjoy. 

4  O  !  may  thy  sacred  Word 

Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 
And  let  us  all  by  grace  be  brought 
To  Christ,  the  promis'd  rest ! 


50«  Dismission.    8,  7.   (HL  3.) 
1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triamph  in  redeeming  grace. 


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2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  ! 


51«  Dismission^  hef  ore  going  to  cnurch     S  M. 

1  We  now  from  School  depart, 

Grace  in  God's  house  to  seek  ; 
Be  present.  Lord,  with  every  heart, 
There,  and  throughout  the  week. 

2  May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

Rule  us  in  peace  and  love  ; 
And  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 
Receive  our  souls  above. 


PART  III. 

FOR  USE  AT  SUNDAY  SCHOOL 
AJVNIYERSARIES ; 


i2*   To  he  sung  oy  the  whole  congregation.  C,  M, 
1  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 
In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom  move. 
When  mercy  intercedes ! 

S  Children  our  kind  protection  clairaj 
And  God  will  well  approve^ 
6 


62  ANNIVERSARY    HYMNS. 

When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name. 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Delightful  work  !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  their  Saviour's  face, 

4  Almiglity  God  !  thine  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  blest  design  ; 
The  honour  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 


53e   To  he  sung  by  the  children  and  congregation, 
{II.  4.) 

Children. 

1  Come  let  our  voices  join, 

In  one  glad  song  of  praise  ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love, 
Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise : 

Congregation. 

To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs ; 
His  love  demands  ^^our  earliest  songs. 

Children, 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine  ; 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love, 
And  brightest  glories  shine  : 

Congregation* 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 


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Children, 

3  Within  these  hallow'd  walls 

Our  wandering  feet  are  brought; 
Where  pray'r  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 

Congregation, 

To  God  alone  your  ofTrings  bring  ; 
Here  in  his  church  his  praises  sing. 

Children. 

4  For  blessings  such  as  these, 

Our  gratitude  receive; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give  : 

Congregation. 

Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs  ; 

To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs.  ♦ 

# 

Both.  ''■■^ 

6  Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 

Be  crown'd  with  meet  success  ; 
May  thousands  yet  unborn,  *" 

This  institution  bless : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to-theey 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 


54:»    Teachers'*  prayer  for  their  charge. 
8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7.  (III.  5.) 

1  Thou,  who  didst  with  love  and  blessing 
Gather  Zion's  babes  to  thee. 


61  ANNIVERSARY    HYMNS. 

Still,  a  Saviour's  love  expressing, 
These,  the  babes  of  Zion,  see ; 

Bless  the  labours. 
That  would  bring  them  up  for  thee. 

2  Smile  upon  the  weak  endeavour, 

Vain,  if  thou  thy  smile  deny ; 
Lo  !  they  rise, — to  live  for  ever  ! 
Train,  oh  !  train  them,  for  the  sky. 

Ne'er  may  Satan 
Plunder  Zion's  nursery 

3  Let  no  self-applauding  feeling,- — 

Nought  of  praise  from  mortals  won, 
O'er  the  heart  infectious  stealing, 
Poison  what  our  hands  have  done. 

Raise  the  motives. 
Sink  the  pride,  of  every  one. 

4  Love  to  thee,  and  pure  affection 

For  the  lambs  that  need  a  fold, 
These  should  give  our  zeal  direction, 
And  prevent  its  growing  cold  ; 

Or  support  us. 
E'en  if  blessing  thou  withhold. 

5  Yet,  with  humble  fervour  bending. 

We  that  blessing  would  entreat: 
On  the  youthful  heart  descending, 
Make  the  toils  of  learning  sweet: 

Still  to  Zion, 
Guide  the  young  disciples'  feet. 

6  Then,  when  long  we  both  have  slumber'd. 

Side  by  side,  in  common  dust, 


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With  thy.  ransom'd  people  number'd, 
With  th'  assembly  of  the  just, 
Child  and  Teacher, 
Saviour !  own  our  humble  trust 


55«  Praise  from  the  Creation,     S.  M. 

1  Spared  to  another  Spring, 

We  raise  our  grateful  songs  ; 
'Tis  pleasant,  Lord,  thy  praise  to  sing, 
For  praise  to  thee  belongs. 

2  Ten  thousand  different  flowers 

To  thee  sweet  offerings  bear  ; 
And  cheerful  birds,  in  shady  bowers, 
Sing  forth  thy  tender  care. 

3  The  fields  on  every  side. 

The  trees  on  every  hill. 
The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide. 
Proclaim  thy  wondrous  skill. 

4  But  trees,  and  fields,  and  skies, 

Still  praise  a  God  unknown  ; 
For,  gratitude  and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts,  alone. 

6  These  living  hearts  of  ours 

Thy  holy  name  would  bless  ; — 

The  blossom  of  ten  thousand  flowers 

Would  please  the  Saviour  less  ! 

6  While  earth  itself  decays 
Our  souls  can  never  die  \ 
O  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise, 
In  better  songs  on  high. 
6* 


66  ANNIVERSARY    HYMNS. 

56«    The  fulness  and  the  grace  of  Christ.     C.  M 

1  Jesus,  to  many  or  to  iew. 

Thy  bounty  is  the  same, 
Thou  kindly  blessest  one  or  two, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  The  child  who  seeks  thy  face  alone, 

Where  not  an  eye  can  see, 
Is  certain  that  its  humble  groan 
Is  heard  in  heaven  by  Thee. 

3  And  here,  when  thousands  at  thy  feet 

A  blessing  still  would  share. 
Thy  mercy,  boundless  and  complete, 
Can  answer  every  prayer. 

4  Here  then,  a  thousand  lips  would  pray, 

A  thousand  voices  praise, 
O  Saviour,  bless  this  happy  day, 
And  hear  the  songs  we  raise. 

5  We  thank  thee  for  thy  pard'ning  word 

That  in  thy  gospel  shines, 
And  more  than  all,  that  we  have  heard, 
And  learn  the  heavenly  lines. 

6  For  this,  united  thanks  we  bring, 

For  this  our  hymns  arise. 
And  'tis  for  this  we  hope  to  sing 
Hosanna,  in  the  skies. 


57«  Life  uncertairu 
1  Lord,  we  are  spared  again  to  meet 
On  this  rejoicing  day ! 


ANNIVERSARY    HYMNS.  67 

To  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
To  praise  Thee,  and  to  pray. 

2  Many,  since  last  we  gathered  here. 

Have  passed  away  like  flowers  ;— 
Perhaps, — before  another  year. 
Their  dwelling  may  be  ours  ! 

3  To  Jesus  every  eye  we  raise, 

On  Him  for  mercy  rest ; 
Young  children,  in  his  mortal  days, 
He  folded  to  his  breast ; 

4  Young  children,  at  his  Father's  side, 

He  still  with  pity  views, 
And,  pleading  that  for  such  He  died, 
Their  sinful  hearts  renews. 

5  Lord,  to  thine  open  arms  we  fly. 

And  seek  our  safety  there  ; 
Then  shall  we  have  no  fear  to  die. 
If  Thou  our  hearts  prepare. 


58«    Thanks  for  instruction.     C.  M 

1  Great  God,  before  thy  sacred  throne, 

A  youthful  tribe  draws  near  ; 
To  praise  thee,  for  thy  mercies  shown 
Through  every  passing  year. 

2  'Tis  thine  indulgent  care  prolongs 

Our  transitory  days ; 
And,  in  return,  demands  our  songs 
Of  gratitude  and  praise. 

3  What  numbers  of  our  helpless  race 

Are  left  to  run  astray  ; 


68  ANNIVERSARY    HYMNS. 

While  we  are  brought  to  seek  thy  face. 
And  shown  the  narrow  way. 

4  When  time  with  us  shall  be  no  more, 
O  may  we  meet  above, 
To  sing,  on  heaven's  eternal  shore, 
Thy  kind  redeeming  love. 


59«  Praise  the  best  return.     C.  M 

1  On  this  auspicious,  happy  day, 

What  incense  shall  we  bring  ? 
What  grateful,  humble  homage  pay 
To  our  Almighty  King  ? 

2  Be  his  dread  name  on  earth  confess'd 

As  'tis  by  them  above  ; 
What  is  th'  employment  of  the  blest 
But  songs  of  praise  and  love  ? 

4  That  breath  which  we  from  heav'n  receive 
We  thus  in  hymns  restore  ; 
And,  w^hile  we  on  his  bounty  live 
We  wonder  and  adore. 

3  May  heart,  and  voice,  and  life  combine 

His  goodness  to  express  ; 
May  all  that  hear  us  with  us  join, 
And  our  Redeemer  bless. 


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PART  IV. 

FOR  THE  USE  OF  SUNDAY  SCHOOL 
TEACHERS. 


60«  For  meetings  of  Teachers.     L.  M. 

How  bless'd  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 

In  union  sweet,  according;  minds ! 

How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run, 

Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are  one ! 

2  To  each,  the  soul  of  each  how  dear  ! 
What  jealous  love  !  what  holy  fear! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin ! 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  wo ; 
Their  ardent  prayers  together  rise, 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
When  nature  droops  her  sickening  fire  ; 
They'll  meet  again  in  realms  above, 
A  heaven  of  joy,  because  of  love. 


61  •  Prayer  for  grace.     C.  M. 
I  Before  thy  throne,  O  God,  we  bow, 
And  breathe  our  humble  pray'r  ; 
Oh  !  may  our  waiting  spirits  now. 
Thy  promis'd  presence  share! 


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2  We  ask  the  influence  of  thy  truth, 

To  sanctify  each  heart, 
That  rightly  to  the  hopeful  youth 
We  may  thy  word  impart 

3  In  vain  we  point  the  tender  mind 

To  Jesu's  pard'ning  blood, 
If  we  are  unrenewed  and  blind, 
And  wand'ring  far  from  God. 

4  Oh  !  let  us  fee)  thy  power  divine, 

And  taste  forgiving  grace ; 
Then  on  our  feeble  efforts  shine, 
And  bless  the  rising  race. 

5  Richly  may  we  and  they  enjoy 

Thy  friendship  from  above ; 
And  all  our  energies  employ 
To  celebrate  thy  love. 

6  Thus  may  our  lips  proclaim  thy  praise, 

Till  Sunday  Schools  shall  cease  ; 
Then  rise  to  utter  tuneful  lays, 
In  everlasting  peace. 


63.    Teacher's  Prayer.     G  ]\L 

1  Almighty  Father  !  God  of  love! 

Our  supplications  hear, 
Attend  in  mercy  from  above. 
To  our  united  prayer. 

2  For  blessings  on  the  rising  racCy 

We  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
May  the  rich  influence  of  thy  grace. 
Our  feeble  efforts  own. 


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More  of  thy  grace  may  teachers  know  ; 

Thy  Spirit's  aid  impart : 
With  patience,  love  and  zeal  bestow, 

To  stimulate  each  heart. 


63«  Prayer  for  blessings  on  Sunday  Schools.  L.  M. 

1  Childhood  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seem  ! 
Their  beauty  passing  like  a  dream, 

And,  soon  or  late,  the  loveliest  bloom 
Destined  to  wither  to  the  tomb  ? 

2  Yet  in  our  charge  with  hope  we  trace 
The  features  of  a  future  race. 

And,  in  these  young  immortals,  see 
The  germ  of  churches  yet  to  be. 

3  God  of  the  Church,  which  must  remain 
While  generations  wax  and  wane. 
For  this  we  toil, — O  deign  to  bless 
The  humble  effort  with  success 

4  In  every  hearty  Eternal  King, 
"Dp-raise  the  purifying  spiing. 
And  let  thy  gracious  Spirit  rest, 
Th'  indwelling  Lord  of  ci;cry  breast. 

5  Hence,  fill  thy  courts  with  songs  of  praise, 
Hence,  ministers  and  peoples  raise, 

And  hence,  supply  the  failing  bands 
That  bear  thy  word  to  heathen  lands. 

6  We  plead  thy  promise,  sovereign  Lord, 
While  thus  we  pray  with  one  accord; 
E'en  as  thy  promise  let  it  be. 

For  touching  this,  we  all  agree. 


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640  The  Tide  of  Time.     For  New- Year.     L,  M 

1  So  speed  the  years  ! — no  stable  ground 
For  mortal  foot  can  here  be  found; 

A  shifting  sand,  a  hastening  wave, 
Our  firmest  rest  above  the  grave ! 

2  Since  last  we  stood  united  here, 
On  thus  has  passed  another  year ; 
Life,  duty,  sin,  delight,  and  wo, 
Whelmed  in  its  everlasting  flow  ! 

3  And  thus,  while  yet  the  song  ascends, 
Another  year  still  onward  tends ; 
With  cheerful  spirit  let  us  brave 
The  onset  of  the  coming  wave. 

4  That  which  our  hearts  design  to  do, 
With  holy  energy  pursue, 

And  labour  midst  the  surge  to  raise 
A  pillar  to  our  Saviours  praise. 

5  These  lively  stones,  with  watchful  care. 
We  for  the  building  would  prepare, 
And,  to  the  sure  foundation,  bring 

Th'  imperishable  offering. 

6  Then,  let  the  current  swiftly  glide, 
Our  hopes  shall  tower  above  the  tide. 
For,  firm  as  Zion's  mountain,  stands 
The  humblest  work  of  christian  hands. 


1 


65«  Resolution  to  persevere,     C.  ]\L 
Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on. 


FOR  SUNDAY  SCHOOL  TEACHERS. 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
Aud  an  immortal  crown. 


2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around, 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


66«  Reliance  on  Divine  •Assistance,     S.  M 

1  Heirs  of  unending  life, 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  w^ll  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown ; 
The  work  to  be  perform'd  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own 

3  *Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act^ 
His  be  the  glory  too  I 

7 


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67*    T^^^  coming  of  Christ.     C.  M. 

1  Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comee. 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  {)repare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd. 

Exerts  liis  sacred  tire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  ard  zeal  and  lore 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held. 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night-, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

6  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace^ 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  Hosaymas,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
"SVith  thv  beloved  name. 


THK    END. 


GLORIA   PATRI. 


CM. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 

Be  giory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  and  heav- 
en adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old. 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so, 

To  all  eternity. 

n.  2. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumph- 
ant host, 
And  suff'ring  saints  on  earth 
adore  ; 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past. 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 
When  time  itself  shall  be  no 
mure. 


IT.  4. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd  ; 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 

III.  1. 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  jshall  be ! 

in.  3. 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heav- 
en. 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

HI.  5. 

Great  Jehovah  ^  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


FIRST  MNES  OP  SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  rSAl.Ma 


At»p'"'ach,  ye  piously  disposed, 

b)ess  d  is  the  mnn  whom  thou,  O  Lord, 

Ff?r  thw^,  O  God,  our  cousfirit  pniise, 

GiKi's  perfect  law  converts  iJie  soul, 

he's  blest  whose  sins  havepurdon  gain'd, 

His  mercy  and  his  truth, 

How  bless'd  are  they,  who  Jilways  keep 

How  blesl  is  l.e,  who  ne'er  amsents, 

How  goo«i  and  pleasant  must  it  be, 

How  hoiy  is  the  Lord,  how  just ! 

How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways,      . 

Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes.  Lord  ; 

Ijord,  liear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 

Ijord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 

Lord,  who's  the  happy  man  tliat  may, 

My  life,  while  1  that  life  enjo\ , 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love,    . 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  sh(»ck 

O  God  of  Hosts,  the  mighty  Lord,     . 

O,  Lord  my  God,  my  portion  thou, 

O  render  thanks  to  God  above, 

O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord :  our  God  to  pniise, 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song,  ; 

The  gftrxl  man's  way  is  Gi»d's  delight, 

'J'he  heavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord, 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contJiin, 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  h.-ist  known, 

Thou  rurnes*  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust. 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life,        , 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race. 

Whom  then  ir  heaven,  but  thee  alone,  . 

With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth, 


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Vlmiglity  Father,  God  of  lova! 

>\ssemble«J  in  our  school  once  more  , 

\wake,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 

Before  thy  throne,  O  God,  we  bow 

By  envious  Cain  we're  taught 

Childhofid  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seem^ 

Come,  gnicious  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 

Come,  let  our  voices  join 

Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 

Tatlier,  God  of  all  compassion, 

FaJjcr  of  mereies  in  thy  word 


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Happy  the  child  whcse  youngest  years 
Hark,  the  glad  sound,  tiie  Saviour  coraee, 
Heaven  is  that  pure  and  blissful  place,. 
Heirs  of  unending  life, 
How  biess'd  the  sacred  tie  that  binds 
How  greai  thy  goodness,  gracious  Lord! 
How  pleasant  thus  to  meet 
If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 
I'm  not  too  young  for  God  to  see, 
In  a  modest,  humble  mind. 
In  whom  does  Jesus  Christ  delight  ? 
Jesus,  to  many  or  to  few 
Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand, 
Lord,  dismiss  us  wirh  thy  blessing, 
Lord,  fix  our  wand'ring  thoughts. 
Lord,  l)ear  when  little  children  cry, 
liord,  help  us  as  we  pray 
Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see. 
Lord,  I  have  pas'd  another  day,   , 
Lord,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 
Lord,  in  t!ie  days  of  youth 
Lord,  we  are  spared  again  to  meet 
Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day, 
Mercy  descending  from  above 
My  Father,  1  thank  thee  lor  sleep, 
Now  lev  our  voices  all  be  led 
Oh !  let  me  never,  never  dare 
Oj  tis  a  folly  and  a  crime,  , 

On  this  auspicious,  happy  day 
Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day, 
Our  life  is  never  at  a  stand 
Our  Shepherd,  Jesus,  kindly  gave      • 
Religion  is  the  chief  concern 
See  the  kiiHi  shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 
So  speed  the  years  » 
Spared  to  another  spring 
The  God  of  Heaven  Ls  pleased  to  see 
This  is  the  way  to  know  the  Lord,     . 
Thou,  who  didst  with  love  aiwl  blessii^ 
'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
To  God  who  reigns  atove  the  sky. 
To  the  God  ot  all  mercy  my  voice  I  will  raiae, 
We  hail  this  day  of  sacred  rest, 
We  now  from  school  deimrt    .  • 

\V^e  thank  the  Lord  above 
We  thank  the  Lord  who  bror.ght  us  here, 
What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure,    . 
When  Jesus  leXt  his  liea'enly  throne, 
While  many  were. sleepless  with  pain- 
Why  have  we  lips,  if  not  to  sii;g 


